Summary of matthew mckay, martha davis & patrick fanning's thoughts and feelings

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 When you feel bad, you don't have the time or energy to wade through simplistic pep talks, unrealistic success stories, or long-winded and obscure discussions of theory. So, we have made this book as clear and as brief as possible. #2 The heart of cognitive behavioral therapy is a simple insight: you can change your feelings by changing your thoughts. Hundreds of studies have proven that this simple insight can be applied to relieve a wide variety of problems more easily and quickly than any other therapeutic technique. #3 The twelve major emotional problems and the plans to treat them are listed below. The treatment plans follow a definite sequence, beginning with the most useful or general technique and proceeding to more specialized interventions. #4 Worry is often the result of deeply held negative beliefs, and you can address those by reading chapter 15, Testing Core Beliefs. If worry persists due to deeply held negative beliefs, read chapter 20, Problem Solving.