The Depression Toolkit : Quick Relief to Improve Mood, Increase Motivation, and Feel Better Now.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Knaus, William J.

Contributor:

Korb, Alex.

Robinson, Patricia J.

Schab, Lisa M.

Strosahl, Kirk D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Depression, Mental.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (136 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland : New Harbinger Publications, 2022.

Summary:

In our increasingly stressful world, it's easy for anyone to feel overwhelmed. But for people with depression, overwhelm can be devastating. Written by an all-star team of self-help experts and authors, this compilation gives readers quick relief for their worst depression symptoms. Readers will learn fast-acting techniques--grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral activation--to break free from negative thoughts and feelings, find motivation, and get back to living a full, productive life.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Introduction

Part 1: Find Refuge from Negative Thoughts

1: Choose Positive Thoughts

2: The Breath of Life

3: The Gift of the Moment

4: Find a Positive Metaphor

5: Depressive Thoughts as Hypotheses

6: Detect Depressive Deceptions

7: What Timeline Are You On?

8: Identify Sticky Thoughts

9: Thank Your Mind

10: Sticky Moments

11: Hack Your Brain Chemicals

12: Find a Bummer Buddy

Part 2: Get Unstuck When You're Down

13: Learn to Let Go

14: Healthy Self-Esteem

15: Follow Meaningful Pursuits

16: Identify What Can't Be Changed

17: Sleep Hygiene 101

18: Convert Negativity into Positive Goals

19: You Are Flaw-some

20: Avoid Avoidance

21: The Free Trial Membership

22: Hugs and Handshakes

Part 3: Beat Hopelessness and Low Motivation

23: Procrastination Flip Technique

24: The "Just Do It" Method

25: Challenge Hopelessness

26: Stranded

27: Observe Your Judgments

28: Loving-Kindness Practice

29: Make Snap Decisions

30: The Anti-Laziness Rule

31: Give Yourself Affirmations

32: Write a Thank-You Letter

Part 4: Make Easy Habit Changes That You'll Thank Yourself for Later

33: Food to Help Your Mood

34: Act on the As

35: Get Outside Yourself

36: Overcome Discomfort Dodging

37: Boost Your Emotional Vocabulary

38: Take the Middle Path

39: Identify Positive Emotion Targets

40: Super Sleeping

41: Create an Emergency Plan

Part 5: Deal with the Tough Stuff

42: Handle Social Rejection

43: Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder

44: Repair RIPS in Your Relationships

45: Cope with Change

46: Avoid Self-Soothing with Substances

Appendix: Additional Help and Support Resources

References.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781648480072

1648480071

OCLC:

1299384829