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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 7 Ways to Freedom from Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts (Happiness is a trainable, attainable skill!) Paperback – December 16, 2016
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Conquer Anxiety and Depression with This All-in-One Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Workbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Unlock Lasting Peace and Resilience
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of overwhelm, stress, worry, or persistent sadness? Written by a former sufferer who has triumphed over similar struggles, this comprehensive, step-by-step workbook combines evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with mindfulness, Stoic, and Buddhist principles to help you reclaim your emotional well-being—starting today.
In this breakthrough workbook, you’ll discover how to:
- Transform Harmful Thought Patterns: Identify the triggers that fuel anxiety and depression, then replace them with healthier, more empowering beliefs.
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- Build Unshakeable Resilience: Strengthen your mental “immune system” with practical tools that help you bounce back from life’s setbacks.
- Adopt Positive Daily Habits: Break the cycle of self-defeating routines and cultivate consistent behaviors that boost energy and self-confidence.
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Take control of your mental health and step into a future fueled by hope, purpose, and inner strength. As Epictetus reminds us, “It is not things themselves that disturb men, but their judgments about these things.” Make today the turning point where you choose to rise above your worries and reclaim your sense of peace.
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- Print length119 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDecember 16, 2016
- Dimensions6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101520163045
- ISBN-13978-1520163048
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—The New York Times
"A game-changer for mental wellness: This book is a powerful tool for anyone looking to improve their mental health and well-being. Wallace's approach to CBT is both compassionate and effective, and the strategies outlined in the book have the potential to change lives. A must-read for anyone looking to take control of their thoughts and emotions."
—Psychology Today
"A comprehensive guide to achieving inner peace: Wallace's book on CBT is a comprehensive and accessible guide to overcoming anxiety and depression. The author's personal experience and expertise make for a relatable and informative read, and the practical techniques outlined in the book are easy to implement in daily life. A must-read for anyone looking for lasting change and inner peace."
—Self-Help Magazine
"A powerful tool for self-improvement: This book is an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their mental health and well-being. Wallace's approach to CBT is both compassionate and effective, and the strategies outlined in the book have the potential to change lives. A must-read for anyone looking to take control of their thoughts and emotions."
—Mindful Magazine
From the Author
Writing this book was a deeply personal journey for me. It was an opportunity to take all of the wisdom I've accumulated over the years and distill it down into a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I drew from my experience as a CBT veteran, as well as the teachings of Buddhism, Stoicism and other wisdom traditions.
I believe that happiness and inner peace are trainable, attainable skills. And with the strategies outlined in this book, I have no doubt that you too can take control of your thoughts and emotions and start living the life you deserve.
I wish this book to be a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing. And I encourage you to take a chance on yourself, and on this book, today.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Wallace
From the Inside Flap
From understanding the workings of your mind to building resilience and coping with stress, this book is packed with practical tips and insights to help you overcome anxiety and depression. You'll learn how to:
- Build a better relationship with yourself through self-compassion and self-acceptance
- Confront anxiety head-on with practical techniques for managing symptoms
- Challenge unhelpful, intrusive thoughts and develop a more positive perspective
- Break bad habits and learn how to replace them with healthy, fulfilling activities
- Optimize your life management with practical tips for problem-solving, sleep, healthy eating, and more
And as a bonus, this edition includes a bonus workbook and additional 10,000+ words of content.
Stop letting anxiety and depression control your life. With this comprehensive guide to CBT, you'll learn how to take control of your thoughts and emotions and start living the life you deserve.
Remember, as James Stockdale said, "Retain the Faith That You Will Prevail in the End, Regardless of the Difficulties. And at the Same Time Confront the Most Brutal Facts of Your Current Reality, Whatever They May Be."
From the Back Cover
Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), happiness and inner peace can be within reach. Written by a CBT veteran and sufferer of anxiety and depression, this comprehensive guide delves into seven powerful strategies for lasting change.
Learn how to understand the workings of your mind, build a better relationship with yourself, confront anxiety head-on, challenge unhelpful thoughts, break bad habits, build resilience, and optimize life management. These techniques, along with insight into the link between spirituality and self-help, will provide the tools for a happier and more fulfilled life.
In addition to the in-depth guide, this edition includes a bonus workbook and additional 10,000+ words of content for further support on your journey. So why wait? Take control of your thoughts and emotions and start living the life you deserve.
And remember, as James Stockdale said, "Retain the faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties. And at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they may be.
About the Author
In his books, Lawrence combines the latest scientific research with wisdom from ancient philosophy to provide readers with a comprehensive guide to achieving lasting happiness and inner peace. Drawing on his own experiences, Lawrence writes with empathy and understanding, making his books both relatable and actionable.
When he's not writing, Lawrence can be found leading workshops and giving talks on CBT and mental health. He is also the founder of the Intrusive Thoughts Organization, which provides free support and guidance to those struggling with obsessive thoughts.
Lawrence's mission is to help as many people as possible lead happier, more fulfilled lives. With his books and other resources, he is well on his way to achieving this goal.
Product details
- Publisher : Independently published (December 16, 2016)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 119 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1520163045
- ISBN-13 : 978-1520163048
- Item Weight : 6.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #585,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

As a CBT expert and former sufferer of anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts, I know the struggle of mental health issues all too well. But I also know the power of healing and growth that comes with understanding the mind and using proven strategies. That's why I've dedicated my life to helping others achieve lasting happiness and inner peace.
In my latest book, 'Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 7 Ways to Freedom from Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts', I share the 7 powerful strategies that have helped countless others just like you. Expanding your awareness with practices from Buddhism and Stoic philosophy.
You don't have to struggle alone any longer. Join me on this journey to better mental health and well-being, and take the first step today by picking up a copy of my book.
I also offer a free newsletter, daily encouragement on my Instagram page, and a warmly welcoming community of like-minded people on my Facebook page. Visit my website for more information and resources.
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Customers find the book delves deeply into cognitive behavioral therapy, explaining it in plain English and providing tools to identify mental challenges. Moreover, the book serves as an excellent introduction to the basic principles of CBT, with one customer noting it provides a step-by-step guide to individual therapy. Additionally, customers appreciate the workbook section and find the chapters relatively short. However, the value for money receives mixed reviews, with some finding it affordable while others consider it a waste of money.
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Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate that the author explains everything in plain English, making it a must-read for those studying cognitive behavioral therapy.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018This book introduces you to the powerful tool that is cognitive behavioral therapy, and it's a great beginner book for those who are exploring cognitive behavioral therapy as an option for better psychological well-being and help in improving their lives. I myself have never pursued CBT before but have definitely considered it, and this book helped me understand it better and what it can do for me.
I loved that it talked about thought journaling, because journaling is something I have done for a long time and I have kept a journal since the second grade. This book takes journaling as a self-development tool a step further.
This book is right up my alley, psychology was my favorite class in school and the author of this is very psychology smart! He understands that focusing on the good and the positive goes a long way in life (something that people need to be reminded of sometimes), and he brings a healthy understanding of sin in religion, as well as many other interesting topics about religion and spirituality, and how they correlate to CBT.
It goes over many strategies that I think will be very helpful to me. As someone who struggles with things like avoidance and other maladaptive behaviors and coping mechanisms, this has given me so much to think about and to apply in my life to improve on. One of my favorite things talked about in this book is his example of graded exposure - building up to the things you fear or dislike in order to overcome your fears - I have never gone to a therapist before, but I think that this is a common practice among therapists and psychologists. I love books like this that help explain the inner workings of the mind! Not only has it helped me learn new things about our thinking patterns and mental processes that I never knew about previously as well as different therapy techniques you can try, but it's a very simple read while also going in depth and into enough detail about everything it discusses with you. A++!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an introduction to the central premise of cognitive behavior therapy (one of the most widely used approached by mental health care practitioners today) to help those in a therapy program or who are looking for a way to address some of their issues using this approach. It is written in an easy to understand manner and gives a step by step process on how to select a problem to work on and how to improve upon the problem in question. The book is written in a seven step approach to addressing problems dealing with anxiety and depression in particular. Also included in this work are several worksheets to assist in working through the steps that are given in the book.
The approach of cognitive behavioral therapy is very clearly explained in this book and was perhaps one of the best and easiest to understand volumes I have read about this therapy approach and how it works. The steps it gives are overall easy to follow and clear, becoming a little harder to follow on your own, at least to me, starting at step four when I personally feel a therapist would be more qualified to assist a person than the book. The author discussed something new to me and that is the use of religion in cognitive behavioral therapy which was interesting to read about. I also enjoyed reading about different ways to enhance mood that the author discussed in one of the last steps of the process. There were a lot of ways discussed in regards to troubleshooting the ability to successfully handle a problem using CBT and to improve mood in general.
Although it didn’t distract from the message overall, this book could stand a good editing. There were a lot of places were a word or two were missing that made the understanding hard to get at first. I also felt a little bogged down in steps four and six and had to look at what the step was to understand why the research for the chapter was there and how it could be used to solve the problem that was generated in the first chapter. The worksheets were also a little rough and could be a little better developed.
Overall this book was very clear and self explanatory with regards to how to deal with a problem using the CBT approach. The information provided is supported with articles in professional journals and very current. This would be a very helpful book for anyone trying to understand CBT, for a patient in a therapy program, or for someone who is looking for a self help book to deal with a problem. The worksheets are really helpful to guide the reader through the steps provided in the book even if they are a little rough looking. The suggestions and research provided are creative and interesting and will be helpful for the reader trying to improve an area of their life.
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- LinaJanReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Very accessible and comprehensive!
Really pleased with this book. It’s been a good few years that I am interested in CBT and I already had some knowledge of it, but I find that this book is very helpful as it is so much better structured and, naturally, clear, than the scattered bits that I have picked up over the years. It certainly helped me to build a more structured understanding of CBT and both premise and philosophy of it. It helps to shake that unfair narrative of CBT being ‘behaviour control’ and helps to understand how and why it actually works. And, most importantly, who’s responsible for it working.
Also, very helpful practical tool as the steps of CBT are nicely broken down which allows you to take the steps on your own without, hopefully, having to splash out on a therapist, when you may not have to. The realisation that you can do it yourself (and that you’re totally normal as very many people struggle with similar things, just to different degree) makes you feel somewhat empowered.
Rekindled my old passion for CBT 😊
- maria del mar losadaReviewed in Spain on December 2, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a little jewel
Very well writen. Short and very complete. Talks Also about the most important philosophycal and religious movements and their
messages and benefits. Very inspiring and helpful. definetely worth reading, you Will fortunate that you came across this little and wise book
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BankerForEverReviewed in France on July 8, 2020
2.0 out of 5 stars Un peu leger
Au total pas beaucoup de conseils autres que des grands principes generaux. Je n ai rien contre le stoicisme mais 2-3 citations ca et la ne m ont pas appris grand chose.
- Daniel LaureysReviewed in Germany on May 29, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A good start.
This book is a good start. It shows a few possible ways to start changing your lifestyle. I ended up with stoicism but it’s all up to you.
- Petra leeReviewed in Australia on September 6, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A solution step by step to leading a happier live
This book is thorough and easy to read and understand. It offers simple solutions and an execution plan. Was beneficial