The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook: Evidence-Based CBT Skills to Help You Manage Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and More - Softcover

Tompkins PhD ABPP, Michael A.

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Synopsis

A practical CBT workbook for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and negative thinking.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, insomnia, or overwhelming thoughts, you’re not alone. Millions of people face these challenges every day, and many are searching for tools that actually work.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely researched and effective treatments for improving mental health. Used by therapists around the world, CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and how changing those patterns can lead to real, lasting relief.

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook translates the latest CBT research into a clear, step-by-step program you can start using right away. Written by a leading expert in CBT, this comprehensive guide offers practical exercises and proven techniques to help you regain emotional balance and improve your overall well-being.

In this workbook, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify and challenge negative thoughts and unhelpful thinking patterns
  • Manage anxiety, depression, and stress using evidence-based CBT skills
  • Reduce rumination and self-criticism that fuel emotional distress
  • Build self-compassion, confidence, and resilience
  • Develop healthier ways of responding to anger, worry, and difficult emotions
  • Create your own mental wellness toolkit for everyday challenges


Each chapter includes practical exercises, reflection prompts, and skill-building activities designed to help you apply CBT strategies to real-life situations.

Whether you're dealing with persistent worry, low mood, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm, this workbook offers a structured and supportive path forward.

You don’t have to face anxiety or depression alone. With the right tools and consistent practice, CBT can help you regain control of your thoughts, improve your mental health, and start living the life you want.

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About the Author

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified psychologist in behavioral and cognitive psychology. He is codirector of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, and a faculty member of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Tompkins is author or coauthor of fifteen books, and presents to national and international audiences on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and related topics. His work has been highlighted by media outlets, including in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, on television (TLC, A&E), and on radio (KQED, NPR).

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