Transforming Negative Self-Talk: Practical, Effective Exercises - Softcover

Steve Andreas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039370789X ISBN 13: 9780393707892

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co., 2012

Synopsis

Hearing a judgmental or disapproving internal narrative is a very common mental health complaint, and not always a sign of schizophrenia or another serious diagnosis. Persistent inner chatter and rumination can lead to depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, and more. In this unique collection of practical, take-charge strategies, the author reveals how self-critical voices can actually be altered and used to your own advantage. Rather than changing the words themselves, Steve Andreas s approach is to change how the words are spoken through specific, easy-to-implement techniques, such as changing the location of the voice; its distance from you; its tempo, tone, or volume; and much more. Unlike most therapies that advocate talking back or ignoring it, this guide offers exercises for viewing our self-talk as a useful and productive indicator of our emotions, and shows us how to take control of them in a more meaningful way.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Andreas, a private practitioner, writes and gives trainings on topics of personal change and communication. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Edition details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039370789X
• ISBN 13: 9780393707892
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128