Contents
Acknowledgements
Part 1 Understanding the CBT viewpoint
1 How can I change my life with CBT?
Time for change
The change paradox
Why CBT?
How does CBT work?
Introducing Mr Beck
CBT: the popular theory
Ideas at the heart of CBT: a taster
Can CBT work for me?
What would you really like to change?
Setting goals
Finally, making the decision to change
So now the big question: is CBT for you?
2 Understanding what makes you tick
Take a fresh look at yourself
The CBT viewpoint
Understanding how your thoughts tick
You have your own unique point of view
Resistance to change
3 Noticing your negative thoughts
Spot negative thinking in everyday life
Understanding emotions the CBT way
Negative automatic thoughts
Dysfunctional assumptions
Core beliefs
The forensic approach to your emotions
Unhealthy emotions
What to do with your Thought Record
4 Tracking and taming your ‘thinking errors’
A self-fulfilling prophecy
Identifying 'thinking errors'
Beck’s negative Cognitive Triad
Top ten thinking errors
5 Testing yourself to get better
Hot thoughts and triggers
