CONTENTS 1. Harness Your Unhappiness 2. Go with the Flow 3. Trap Your “Tigers” 4. Silence the Inner Critic 5. Take Time to Recharge 6. Stop the Mental Treadmill 7. Capture the Moment 8. Ponder the Past 9. Embrace Your Dreams 10. Make Connections 11. Express Kindness and Compassion 12. Get Active, Stay Fit, and Be Well 13. Face Your Dread 14. Sing in the Rain 15. Take the Long View Resources References
David A. Clark, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick, Canada, where he also has had a private practice for 25 years. Dr. Clark is a widely recognized authority on cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and depression and is the author of numerous books, including The Anxiety and Worry Workbook (with Aaron T. Beck) and Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts (with Christine Purdon). He is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association.
"Dr. Clark is an international figure in the field of cognitive
therapy. This book brings the latest science and therapeutic wisdom
to guide you to help yourself when dark moods threaten to overwhelm
you. It is full of practical, trustworthy strategies you can begin
to use today. I thoroughly recommend it."--Mark Williams, DPhil,
coauthor of The Mindful Way Workbook
"I'm always looking for resources that I can recommend to my
patients. You don't need a background in psychology to understand
and use The Mood Repair Toolkit. I especially like the way Dr.
Clark discusses the evidence for each tool before providing
practical suggestions for applying it. I have already tried and
recommended several of the book's strategies, including the very
helpful tips for staying on track with exercise."--Carmen Stuart,
MD, family physician
"Dr. Clark has written a clear and straightforward guide to
repairing mood and avoiding depression. Drawing on the best current
science, this book takes you on a journey to enhanced
self-understanding, joy, and fulfillment. You'll learn practical
skills and new ways of thinking and feeling that will be helpful
for a lifetime."--Nikolaos Kazantzis, PhD, Cognitive Behavior
Therapy Research Unit, School of Psychological Sciences and Turner
Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Australia
-Excellent material, with a menu of options for those who suffer
from the blues.--Library Journal, 1/22/2015ƒƒIt provides readers
with tools and techniques to help repair mood, use mood enhancement
strategies, and learn step-by-step methods for regulating mood.
Given that depression is a common psychological disorder, the book
is quite timely and insightful on many levels. The author is a
well-known clinician in the field….Individuals suffering from
depression will find this book extremely beneficial and worthwhile.
Family members as well as clinicians will certainly benefit from
the excellent tools and techniques.--Doody's Review Service,
2/26/2015
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