In this highly anticipated second edition of the best-selling CBT Toolbox, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy expert Dr. Jeff Riggenbach translates 20 years of practice and training into an accessible, step-by-step approach to create meaningful change for your clients.
Designed for mental health clinicians, coaches, and clients alike, The CBT Toolbox is a go-to resource for addressing unhelpful thinking patterns and implementing practical, proven, action steps to achieve goals and live life more intentionally. Dr. Riggenbach is legendary for providing evidence-based strategies that actually work, all in the form of his signature "tools."
The second edition contains 185 exercises and activities that are reproducible and ready-to-go for in-session, homework, or your own self-improvement.
Introduction vii
How To Use This Workbook ix
Section 1 Basic Tenets, Core Competencies, New Trends
Section 2 CBT for Issues of Clinical Concern
5. Depression 71
6. Anxiety 111
7. Anger 151
8. Addictive Behaviors and Bad Habits 193
9. Resilience and Relapse Prevention 235
Section 3 Adapting CBT for Different Settings
10. Time Management 257
11. Performance and Self-Esteem 279
12. Stress Management 295
13. Dealing with Difficult People 313
14. Belief-Based Communication 337
References 355
"All cognitive behavior therapists or psychotherapists wishing to integrate more of CBT into their practice could benefit greatly from having this well-written, practical and comprehensive CBT workbook on their book shelf."
- John Ludgate, Founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy
"This book is a goldmine for CBT therapists wishing to learn more about coaching and for coaches wanting to explore what CBT has to offer them in their work."
- Windy Dryden, PhD, author of Cognitive Emotive Behavioural Coaching