Change Your Thinking

A highly practical guide for taking charge of your negative emotions through cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), the evidence-based treatment used by clinical psychologists worldwide

In Change Your Thinking, practicing psychologist Sarah Edelman clearly lays out how to use CBT to develop rational thought patterns in response to upsetting emotions and situations. By following the practical, easy-to-follow exercises and examples, you can take control of your thoughts, emotions, and feelings, and find more positive ways of dealing with life's hurdles -- and a happier you. Change Your Thinking will teach you how to:

• Fight negative and self-defeating beliefs
• Recognize "thinking errors" that cause unnecessary distress
• Dispute thinking errors with your behavior and rational thoughts
• Prevent negative thoughts and emotions
• Acknowledge and face the obstacles that prevent you from obtaining your goals
• Achieve a more balanced and happier life

Whether you're faced with overwhelming feelings of worthlessness, frustration, anger, depression, or anxiety, CBT can help you change your thinking and make a lasting difference in your life.

Sarah Edelman, PhD, is a psychologist, trainer, and university lecturer. Through both her private practice and continuing education programs, she teaches people to use CBT as a self-help tool. She conducts workshops for mental health professionals, people working in government and private sector organizations, and the general public. She lives in Australia.