What is the secret to lasting happiness? In The Stoicism Workbook, readers learn how thinking like Socrates and other Stoics-and using the Socratic method of self-inquiry-can help them identify what truly matters in their life, and build the inner strength and resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook helps readers think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and overcome mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, and more.
"To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom."-SocratesWhat's the secret to lasting happiness? How do you gain the resilience needed to weather life's inevitable storms? What can you do when you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or burned out by life? For ancient philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Epictetus, these questions were more than mere musings-they were key elements of a school of thought called Stoicism.In The Stoicism Workbook, you'll learn how thinking like Socrates-and using the Socratic method of questioning or self-inquiry-can help you identify what truly matters in your life, and build the resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook will help you think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and improve your overall mental health and well-being. You'll also discover how the core Stoic virtues-wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance-can be your compass as you navigate an increasingly uncertain world.Stoicism isn't about being emotionless in the face of pain or suffering. It's about giving yourself space for reflection before reacting. It's about seeing opportunities in everyday challenges, which in turn makes you stronger and more resilient. It's about wielding the power to decide to what extent sadness, pain, and anger affect you.These are the keys to lasting happiness. Let this workbook guide you to learn more, and put this ancient wisdom into practice every day.
What is the secret to lasting happiness? In The Stoicism Workbook, readers learn how thinking like Socrates and other Stoics-and using the Socratic method of self-inquiry-can help them identify what truly matters in their life, and build the inner strength and resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook helps readers think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and overcome mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, and more.
"To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom."-SocratesWhat's the secret to lasting happiness? How do you gain the resilience needed to weather life's inevitable storms? What can you do when you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or burned out by life? For ancient philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Epictetus, these questions were more than mere musings-they were key elements of a school of thought called Stoicism.In The Stoicism Workbook, you'll learn how thinking like Socrates-and using the Socratic method of questioning or self-inquiry-can help you identify what truly matters in your life, and build the resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook will help you think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and improve your overall mental health and well-being. You'll also discover how the core Stoic virtues-wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance-can be your compass as you navigate an increasingly uncertain world.Stoicism isn't about being emotionless in the face of pain or suffering. It's about giving yourself space for reflection before reacting. It's about seeing opportunities in everyday challenges, which in turn makes you stronger and more resilient. It's about wielding the power to decide to what extent sadness, pain, and anger affect you.These are the keys to lasting happiness. Let this workbook guide you to learn more, and put this ancient wisdom into practice every day.
Scott Waltman, PsyD, is a practicing Stoic, and
international cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) trainer. He was a
Global Ambassador for the World Confederation of Cognitive and
Behavioural Therapies. He is a board member of the International
Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and president-elect of
the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT). He is
coauthor of Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors. He
lives in San Antonio, TX.
R. Trent Codd III, EdS, is vice president of clinical
services in the Carolinas for Refresh Mental Health. Prior to
assuming his current position, he was executive director of the
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Western North Carolina, a
multidisciplinary group practice specializing in the provision of
evidence-based mental health care, a practice he founded in 2001.
In addition, he is a diplomate, fellow, and certified
trainer/consultant for the A-CBT, and a board-certified behavior
analyst (BCBA). Codd has authored and coauthored several
peer-reviewed publications and books, including Socratic
Questioning for Therapists and Counselors. He lives in Asheville,
NC.
Kasey Pierce is a writer, editor, and Stoic columnist from
the Metro Detroit, MI, area. She was a freelance content editor on
Donald Robertson’s Verissimus, editor of Tim LeBon’s 365 Ways toBe
More Stoic, and a recurring speaker at Stoicon-X Women. A graduate
of business leadership studies, she was a speaker at Plato’s
Academy Centre’s Ancient Philosophy for Modern Leadership
conference. Pierce is passionate about broadening Stoicism’s
appeal, and feels CBT practices are the most efficient way of
applying the ancient philosophy to everyday life.
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