The Feeling Good Handbook

David D Burns

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0452281326 ISBN 13: 9780452281325

Publisher: Plume,U.S., 2000

In this companion to the breakthrough two-million copy bestselling Feeling Good Dr David Burns shows you how to overcome depression conquer anxiety and enjoy greater intimacy in all aspects of your life. In his previous book Dr Burns introduced a groundbreaking drug-free treatment for depression. Now in this long-awaited sequel he reveals powerful new techniques and provides step-by-step exercises that help you cope with the full range of everyday problems: · Free yourself from fears phobias and panic attacks · Overcome self-defeating attitudes · Discover the five secrets of intimate communication · Put an end to marital conflict · Conquer procrastination and unleash your potential for success With an up-to-date section on everything you need to know about commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs and anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder this remarkable guide can show you how to feel good about yourself and the people you care about. You will discover that life can be an exhilarating experience!

Review:

If you are looking for sound, workable advice on how to change your life a little or a lot, this is the book for you (Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., Director, Centre for Cognitive Therapy, New York)

Dr Burns has done it again. He had provided us with clearly described and practical guidelines for dealing with fears, anxieties, panic attacks, procrastination, and communication problems ... invaluable (M. Anthony Bates, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Dublin Ireland)

Carries the very useful procedures of Feeling Good into many other important areas of life. Clear, systematic, and forceful. (Albert Ellis, Ph.D., President, Institute for Rational-Emotional Therapy and author of A New Guide to Rational Living)

This book makes a difference. Anyone who experiences emotional distress (that is, everyone) will find this book invaluable. Dr. Burns presents dozens of helpful exercises in his inimitable, lively, and self-revealing style. (Jackie Persons, Ph.D., Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California at San Francisco, and Director, San Francisco Bay Area Centre for Cognitive Therapy)

Synopsis:

This book helps you: free yourself from fears, phobias and panic attacks; overcome self-defeating attitudes; discover the five secrets of intimate communication; put an end to marital conflict; and, conquer your procrastination and unleash your potential for success. In "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" Dr David Burns introduced a groundbreaking, drug-free treatment for depression that has helped millions of people around the world. Now, in this long-awaited sequel, he reveals powerful new techniques and provides practical exercises that will help you cope with problems and learn how to make life a happier, more exhilarating experience.