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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Written by: Jason M. Satterfield, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Jason M. Satterfield
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Why is it so hard to lose weight, stop smoking, or establish healthy habits? Why do couples argue about the same issues over and over? Why do so many people lie awake at night, stricken with worry and anxiety? Why is it so difficult to come to terms with a loved one's death, even if it's after a long illness?

The answers to these questions - and the path to lasting change in your life - lie in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a well-tested collection of practical techniques for managing moods and modifying undesirable behaviors through self-awareness, critical analysis, and goal-oriented change. CBT illuminates the links between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health and uses those connections to develop concrete plans for self-improvement. Built on a solid foundation of neurological and behavioral research, CBT is an approach almost anyone can use for promoting greater mental health and improving quality of life.

In 24 engaging half-hour lectures, you'll build a robust and effective self-improvement toolkit with the expert guidance of Professor Satterfield of the University of California, San Francisco. You will explore CBT's roots in Socratic and stoic philosophy, build a toolkit of CBT techniques, and hear about the latest research about its outcomes. Additionally this intriguing and practical course allows you to take on the role of medical student, physician, psychologist, and patient.

Throughout the course you'll explore issues that cause people to seek out therapy. In some cases you'll get to hear Dr. Satterfield working with a patient, and in others you'll be delving into research to find what causes issues and how CBT helps to resolve them.

Everyone has something about their life that they would like to improve. With the tools in CBT and the desire to make your situation better, you can create lasting change in your life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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A powerful tool to have at your dispoal

This course is one of the most important lessons I've been fortunate enough to learn. At times, life is difficult enough without our own internal dialogue making things worse. CBT teaches us that the power to reprogram these thoughts and work through the difficult times is something that exists in all of us, despite how powerless we can feel.

Jason M. Satterfield does an amazing job explaining the process through a number of interesting case studies involving real patients. Their stories were very relatable and, at times, deeply touching to the point where I shared in their suffering but also their personal triumphs.

The big wins rarely satisfy our needs permanently, but the small victories, one after another, can bring us out of some of the darkest times.

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A good overview

For a non professional like me, it is a great description of the applications, process and practical use of the treatment. Well organized, broken down and demonstrated. Not sure that there is many that would not benefit from reading /hearing this book. Moreover using the treatment itself.
It is always good to hear a professional at work. A winner.

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Potentially life changing

Narrated by the author. Listen once to apply a critical lebse to your life, listen again and work through the exercises to make meaningful changes.

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Incredible!

Such an amazing series of lectures and lessons. I highly recommend it to anyone freshly into the idea of CBT. Covers all the grey areas and sets you up with many useful information and tools.

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Wow highly recommended!!

I kept downloading and buying self help books that seem to just be superficial and cliché, so I figured, why not delve into the psychology behind the concepts of those books? I feel like each lecture was a personal 30 minute session with a professional therapist. I learned a lot. Some topics weren’t as relatable for me, but still educational.

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Exactly what I was looking for! (Addict)

Very comprehensive CBT guide.
I am so happy I chose this book.
It is everything it claims to be.
EFFECTIVE!

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repetitive

struggled to finish this thing. it does get really repetitive, and subsequently very very boring.

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Wonderful!

A great resource for anyone who is interested in CBT. Clear, easy to follow. Couldn't stop listening!

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A little bit scattered but still a good listen

They use examples of real people which is great. But it just feels really disjointed. I wish they would have spent a little more time on certain subjects, instead of just suggesting the readings on those topics. Still a good listen though, and definitely very helpful for people who are looking to alleviate anxiety and anger.

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I love the lectures from this company. The lectures are very well presented- excellent

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