The depression toolkit Quick relief to improve mood, increase motivation, & feel better now

William J. Knaus

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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Published
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
William J. Knaus (author)
Other Authors
Alex Korb (author), Patricia J. Robinson, Lisa M. Schab, Kirk Strosahl, 1950-
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