The Client's Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

About the Book

Want to take control of your emotions and build the life you want—no matter what challenges come your way?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a powerful, instructional approach that teaches practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Whether you are currently in therapy or navigating personal challenges on your own, The Client’s Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is an invaluable companion on your path to lasting change.

Written by Aldo R. Pucci, president of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, this step-by-step guide reinforces the strategies taught in CBT sessions and empowers you to apply them in everyday life. With clear explanations and real-life examples, this book helps you:

• Understand the true cause of emotional distress and behavioral problems
• Identify and challenge irrational or unhelpful thinking patterns
• Set meaningful goals for therapy and life—and achieve them
• Replace mental mistakes with healthy, rational thoughts
• Build confidence and emotional resilience through structured practice
• Make new behaviors automatic through repetition and reinforcement
• Gain the tools needed for long-term success and emotional well-being

This easy-to-follow guide supports you between therapy sessions—or even if you are working on your own—to develop self-counseling techniques that lead to real change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or everyday stress, this CBT workbook-style resource gives you the skills and mindset to take control and feel better on purpose.

About the Author

Aldo R. Pucci, MA, DCBT is the founder and president of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists and the president of the Rational Living Therapy Institute. He is a licensed professional counselor, a board-certified clinical hypnotherapist, and a diplomat in cognitive-behavioral therapy. He has taught the theory and practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy to thousands of mental health professionals throughout the United States.