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Do you suffer from frequent bouts of severe depression or anxiety? Do you feel that you are weak, needy and/or incompetent? Are you seriously looking for a new direction on the road to recovery?If you’re interested in understanding the ins and outs of behavior therapy, this is just the book to introduce you to some powerful methods for overcoming mental illness! Keep readingWe all have an array of worries, fears and frustrations in our everyday life. After all, it is natural to feel stressed about moving to a new place, beginning a new job, tackling endless to-do lists or turning in projects with tight deadlines. Without a baseline level of stress, we might not be able to carry out our day-to-day responsibilities.  Nevertheless, dealing with a great deal of anxiety, emotional imbalance and excessive stress can cause deeper issues that need to be treated with psychotherapy and, potentially, medication.People are starting to open up more and more about the important topic of mental health. Many public figures have revealed their struggle with bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts and related issues. These things no longer have to be kept as shameful secrets. Although many people have tried to destigmatize mental illness, it remains a stumbling block for those of us who are left to fight the illness, often alone and without any means of support.In this practical beginner's guide entitled Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy:  Overcome Anxiety and Depression, Tackle Negative Thought Patterns, Control Your Emotions, and Change Your Mood Through Effective Psychotherapy, Tina Madison offers detailed tactics with regard to living and coping with mental illness using two specific types of psychotherapy: cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).By the end of this book, you will discover:Similarities and differences between CBT and DBTHow CBT can help you deal with and react positively to your thoughtsWays in which DBT can retrain your brain to calm down when your emotions become too intenseTips and tricks to assist you in discovering the right treatment for youMindfulness practices for relaxing and staying in the present momentHow CBT and DBT help in coping with mental health conditions including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and borderline personality disorderAnd much more!Your mental health is a crucial part of your well-being. Without it, your physical, emotional and spiritual health will suffer. You do not have to suffer alone. Seek help to get better. Through modifying your thought patterns and behaviors, you will be able to see positive results in your mental health, face your fears, cope with your negative emotions and live with a can-do attitudeCheck out this helpful book to embark on a journey of discovery in the world of CBT and DBT and learn how these treatments can help you live a better life. Why wait? Get started on the path of wellness and recovery with one simple click of the BUY button today!

Are you plagued by compulsive thinking? Do you have a voice inside your head that tends to obsess, complain, compare and criticize yourself and others? Do you feel like a hostage to your mind’s whims? If you're ready to start harnessing the present and living in the now, this is the ideal book to introduce you to the basics of mindfulness meditation. Keep reading!The mind loves to hold onto the illusion that it has control over situations and to immerse itself in thought. In reality, your thoughts are just a tiny piece of who you are. You are actually the awareness that witnesses those thoughts. As soon as you begin to observe the patterns of your thoughts and refrain from identifying with or judging them, you can enter a state of joy and peace.Mindfulness will allow you to immerse yourself in the experiences happening right now. Of course, having an idea of what your future will be like, and learning from your past is important. Yet, pausing to shift your mind to the present gives you power to continue moving forward effectively.In Mindfulness for Beginners: Declutter your Mind and Overcome Anxiety, Anger, Depression, and Borderline Personality Disorder Becoming Aware of the Present Moment by Practicing Mindfulness Meditations, Elizabeth Broks outlines what mindfulness is and how it can help you experience a state of flow, increased peace of mind and greater happiness. This practical guidebook includes:4 key questions to ask yourself for present moment awarenessTop 6 myths about mindfulness11 mindfulness techniques that can be done anywhereMindfulness exercises for children, teens, young adults and the whole family to practice togetherSeveral amazing guided meditations to start your mindfulness meditation journeyCommon obstacles to mindfulness and how to overcome themTips on managing anxiety and anger through mindfulnessAnd much more!Scientific researchers have found that mindfulness has positive effects on the brain, memory, creativity and attentiveness. Even if you have a tendency to think over thoughts again and again, relive the past and obsess over the unknown future, you can begin on the path of mindfulness today.Mindfulness is free, and it’s your birthright as a human being. The meditation practices clearly presented in this book can help you live a more mindful, happy and peaceful life.