Mind and Emotions: A Universal Treatment for Emotional Disorders

Description

Emotions have a specific evolutionary purpose: to spur us toward actions that help us survive. The thoughts and behaviours that result from our attempts to cope with these difficult, unstoppable emotions can create deeply entrenched patterns that do more harm than good, causing depression, anger, anxiety, and suffering. Mind and Emotions is the first book to reveal and the seven unhealthy coping styles that are at the root of all suffering and emotional disorders. In this book, readers learn to recognise the critical moment when an emotion reveals itself in behaviour and work toward acknowledging that they have a choice in that moment. Little by little, through exercises, worksheets, and daily practice, readers develop a new way of coping with negative emotions. This universal treatment offers readers the most effective techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for facing difficult emotions and reconnecting to core values. instead of treating each problem individually, readers can identify their core coping styles and use this information to heal their emotional suffering and make lasting life changes.

Promotion info

* Readers will learn the 7 unhealthy coping styles that lead to mental health conditions.
* Combined, Matthew McKay's books have sold over 2 million copies.

Reviews

‘…provides invaluable information for people experiencing difficulties regulating their emotions. Not only will readers learn about the factors contributing to their ongoing pain, but they’ll also learn practical skills for improving their ability to manage these intense emotions. I love the fact that these authors were able to reflect real-life psychotherapy by taking an eclectic approach to the treatment of emotion dysregulation.’ - Sheri Van Dijk, MSW, RSW, psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada ‘This concisely written book offers well-developed, practical tools for readedrs intent on attending to their emotional needs. There is indeed a synergy in combining the best of cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy – it’s an approach that promises to help readers pursue a purposeful life.’ - Patricia J. Robinson, Ph.D.

Author description

Matthew McKay, Ph.D., is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. In private practice, he specialises in the cognitive behavioural treatment of anxiety, anger, and depression. Patrick Fanning is a professional writer int eh mental health field. He is coauthor of Messages, Self-Esteem, and other books. Patricia Zurita Ona, Psy.D., is a clinical supervisor at the Berkeley Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Clinic at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781608820153
• Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
• Imprint : New Harbinger Publications
• Publication date : May 2011
• Dimensions : 255mm X 205mm X 12mm
• Availability date : September 2011
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Pages : 224
• Dewey classification : 616.891425
• Bind : Paperback / softback
• Author : Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Patrick Fanning and Patricia Zurita Ona., PsyD