The depression toolkit Quick relief to improve mood, increase motivation, & feel better now
Book - 2022
"In our increasingly stressful world, it's easy for anyone to feel overwhelmed. But for people with depression, overwhelm can be devastating. Written by an all-star team of self-help experts and authors, this compilation gives readers quick relief for their worst depression symptoms. Readers will learn fast-acting techniques--grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral activation--to break free from negative thoughts and feelings, find motivation, and get back to living a full, productive life"--
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Oakland, CA :
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
[2022]
- Language
- English
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- Physical Description
- v, 123 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781648480065
- Introduction
- Part 1. Find Refuge from Negative Thoughts
- Activity 1. Choose Positive Thoughts
- Activity 2. The Breath of Life
- Activity 3. The Gift of the Moment
- Activity 4. Find a Positive Metaphor
- Activity 5. Depressive thoughts as Hypotheses
- Activity 6. Detect Depressive Deceptions
- Activity 7. What Timeline Are You On?
- Activity 8. Identify Sticky Thoughts
- Activity 9. Thank Your Mind
- Activity 10. Sticky Moments
- Activity 11. Hack Your Brain Chemicals
- Activity 12. Find a Bummer Buddy
- Part 2. Get Unstuck When You're Down
- Activity 13. Learn to Let Go
- Activity 14. Healthy Self-Esteem
- Activity 15. Follow Meaningful Pursuits
- Activity 16. Identify What Can't Be Changed
- Activity 17. Sleep Hygiene 101
- Activity 18. Convert Negativity into Positive Goals
- Activity 19. You Are Flaw-Some
- Activity 20. Avoid Avoidance
- Activity 21. The Free Trial Membership
- Activity 22. Hugs and Handshakes
- Part 3. Beat Hopelessness and Low Motivation
- Activity 23. Procrastination Flip Technique
- Activity 24. The "Just Do It" Method
- Activity 25. Challenge Hopelessness
- Activity 26. Stranded
- Activity 27. Observe Your Judgments
- Activity 28. Loving-Kindness Practice
- Activity 29. Make Snap Decisions
- Activity 30. The Anti-Laziness Rule
- Activity 31. Give Yourself Affirmations
- Activity 32. Write a Thank-You Letter
- Part 4. Make Easy Habit Changes That You'll Thank Yourself for Later
- Activity 33. Food to Help Your Mood
- Activity 34. Act on the A's
- Activity 35. Get Outside Yourself
- Activity 36. Overcome Discomfort Dodging
- Activity 37. Boost Your Emotional Vocabulary
- Activity 38. Take the Middle Path
- Activity 39. Identify Positive Emotion Targets
- Activity 40. Super Sleeping
- Activity 41. Create an Emergency Plan
- Part 5. Deal with the Tough Stuff
- Activity 42. Handle Social Rejection
- Activity 43. Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Activity 44. Repair Rips in Your Relationships
- Activity 45. Cope with Change
- Activity 46. Avoid Self-Soothing with Substances
- Appendix: Additional Help and Support Resources
- References