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Readings in Cognitive Therapy for the Consumer


The Academy of Cognitive Therapy recommends the books listed below for consumers.
Please note that books may or may not be cognitive therapy oriented. Authors who are
members of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT) are indicated below with an asterisk
preceding their names. All books are categorized by subject. To jump to a specific subject,
please select a link below:

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Anger
Anxiety: General
Anxiety: Panic
Anxiety: Phobias
Anxiety: Social Anxiety
Anxiety: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety: Trauma
Bipolar Disorder
Children and Adolescents
Couples Problems
Depression and Suicide
Eating Disorders
Emotional Intelligence
Grief and Bereavement
Insomnia
Medical Problems/Pain
Personality Disorders/Problems
Schizophrenia
Self-Esteem
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Weight Loss
Miscellaneous


Anger

*Beck, A.T. (1999). Prisoners of hate: The cognitive basis of anger, hostility, and violence. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
cover Bilodeau, L. (1992). The anger workbook. Center City: Hazelden Educational Materials.
cover Deffenbacker, J. & McKay, M. (1999). Overcoming situational and general anger: Client manual. Oakland: New Harbinger Publication.
cover Hankins, G. (1988). Prescription for anger: Coping with angry feelings & angry people. Beaverton: Princess Publications.
cover Kassinove, H. & Tafrate, R. (2002). Anger management: The complete treatment guidebook for practitioners. Atascadero: Impact Publishers, Inc.
cover McKay, M, Rogers, P., & McKay, J. (1989). When anger hurts: Quieting the storm within. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Nelson, M., & Finch, A.J. (1996). Keeping your cool: The anger management workbook. Ardmore, PA: Workbook Publishing.
cover Potter-Efron, R. (1994). Angry all the time: An emergency guide to anger control. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Santoro, J. & Cohen, R. The Angry Heart: Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders An Interactive Self-Help Guide
cover Weisinger, H. (1985). Dr. Weisinger's anger workout book. New York: William Morrow & Co.

Anxiety Disorders

    General

Asmundson, G.J.G., & *Taylor, S. (2005). It's Not All in Your Head: How Worrying about Your Health Could be Making You Sick and What You Can Do about It. New York: Guilford.
cover Craske, M., *Barlow, D., & O'Leary, T. (1992). Mastery of your anxiety and worry. Albany: Graywind Publications.
cover *Greenberger, D.G., & *Padesky, C.A. (1995). Mind over mood. New York: Guilford.
cover*Leahy, R. (2005). The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You. New York: Harmony
cover *White, J. (1999). Overcoming generalized anxiety disorder. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

    Panic

cover *Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2004). 10 simple solutions to panic: How to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim your life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Silove, D., & Manicavasagar, V. (2001). Overcoming panic: A self help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson.
cover Wilson, R.R. (1988). Breaking the panic cycle. Rockville, MD: Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
cover Zuercher-White, E. (1999). Overcoming Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

    Phobias

cover *Antony, M., Craske, M., & *Barlow, D. (1995). Mastery of Your Specific Phobia. Albany: Graywind Publications.

    Social Anxiety

cover *Antony, M. & Swinson, R. (2000). The shyness and social anxiety workbook: Proven techniques for overcoming your fears. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover *Antony, M.M. (2004). 10 simple solutions to shyness: How to overcome shyness, social anxiety, and fear of public speaking. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.
cover *Butler, G. (1999). Overcoming social anxiety and shyness: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson Publishing Ltd.
cover *Hope, D. et al. (2000). Managing social anxiety: A cognitive-behavioral therapy approach. Albany: Graywind Publications Inc.
cover Markway, B.G., *Carmin, C.N., Pollard, C.A., & Flynn, T. (1992). Dying of embarrassment: Help for social anxiety and phobia. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
cover Rapee, R.M. (1998). Overcoming shyness and social phobia: A step-by-step guide. Northvale: Jason Aronson Inc.
cover Schneier, F. & Welkowitz, L. (1996). The hidden face of shyness. New York: Avon Books.
cover Zimbardo, P. (1979) The shyness workbook. A & W Visual Library.

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

cover De Silva, P. & Rachman, S. (1998). Obsessive-compulsive disorder: The facts, 2nd Ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
cover Foa, E.B., & Wilson, R. (1991). Stop obsessing!: How to overcome your obsessions and compulsions. New York: Bantam Books.
cover Grayson, J. (2003). Freedom from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A personalized recovery program for living with uncertainty. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin.
cover Neziroglu, F., Bubrick, J., & Yaryura-Tobias, J.A. (2004). Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
cover *Purdon, C.A. & *Clark, D.A. (2005). Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
cover Schwartz, J. (1996). Brain lock: Free yourself from obsessive compulsive disorder. New York: Regan Books, Harper Collins Publishers.
cover Steketee, G., & White, K. (1990). When once is not enough: Help for obsessive compulsives. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

    Trauma

cover Herbert, C. & Wetmore, A. (1988). Overcoming traumatic stress. London: Robinson.
cover Kennerley, H. (2000). Overcoming childhood trauma. New York: NYU Press.
cover Matsakis, A. (1998). Trust after trauma: A guide to relationships for survivors and those who love them. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Smyth, L. (1999). Overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

Bipolar Disorder

cover Jones, S., Hayward, P. & *Lam, D. (2002). Coping with Bipolar Disorder: A guide to living with manic depression. Oxford: Oneworld Publications.
cover Miklowitz, D. (2002). The Bipolar disorder survival guide: What you and your family need to know. New York: Guilford Press.
cover *Scott, J. (2001). Overcoming mood swings: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Constable Publishers.

Children and Adolescents

cover Barkley, R., & Benton, C. (1998). Your defiant child: Eight steps to better behavior. New York: Guilford Press.
cover Chansky, T. (2001). Freeing your child from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A powerful, practical program for parents of children and adolescents. New York: Three Rivers Press.
cover Chansky, T. (2004). Freeing your child from anxiety. New York: Broadway Books.
Edelman, S., Remond, L. (2004). Taking charge: A guide for teenagers. St. Leonards: Foundation for Life Sciences.
cover *Friedberg, R.D., Mason, C., & Fidaleo, R.A. (1992). Switching channels. Odessa: Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.
*Kidman, A. (2001). From thought to action: A self help manual, 2nd Edition. Sydney: Biochemical & General Services.
*Kidman, A. (1995). Family life: Adapting to change. St. Leonards: Biochemical & Gen. Services.
cover Latham, G. (1990). The power of positive parenting. North Logan: P&T Ink.
cover Parker, H. (1994). The ADD hyperactivity workbook: For parents, teachers, and kids, 2nd Edition. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press, Inc.
cover Riley, D. (1997). The defiant child: A parent's guide to oppositional defiant disorder. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company.
cover Riley, D. (2000). The depressed child: A parent's guide for rescuing kids. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company.
cover Sandoz, B. (1993). Parachutes for parents: Raising children for a better world. Honolulu: Family Works Publications.
cover *Seligman, M. (1995). The optimistic child. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co.
cover Shiller, V. M., et al. (2003). Rewards for Kids!: Ready-To-Use Charts & Activities for Positive Parenting . American Psychological Association.
cover Stallard, P. (2002). Think good -- Feel good: A cognitive behaviour therapy workbook for children and young people. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Couples Problems

cover *Beck, A.T. (1988). Love is never enough. New York: Harper and Row.
cover Black, J., & Enns, G. (1997). Better boundaries: Owning and treasuring your life. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Christensen, A. & Jacobson, N. (2000). Reconcilable differences. New York: Guilford Press.
cover McKay, M., Fanning, P. & Paley, K. (1994). Couple skills: Making your relationship work. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Nelson-Jones, R. (1999). Creating happy relationships: A guide to partner skills. New York: Cassell.
cover Spring, J. (1997). After the affair: Healing the pain and rebuilding trust when a partner has been unfaithful. New York: Harper.
cover Tannen, D. (1990). You just don't understand: Women and men in conversation. New York: Harper.

Depression and Suicide

cover Burns, D.D. (1980). Feeling good. New York: Morrow.
cover Burns, D.D. (1989). The feeling good handbook. New York: Penguin.
cover Copeland, M. (1992). The depression workbook: A guide for living with depression and manic depression. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover *Ellis, T.E., & *Newman, C.F. (1996). Choosing to live: How to defeat suicide through cognitive therapy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
cover Emery, G. (2000). Overcoming depression: A cognitive-behavior protocol for the treatment of depression. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover *Gilson, M. & *Freeman, A. (1999). Overcoming Depression: A cognitive therapy approach to taming the depression BEAST; Client Workbook. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
cover *Greenberger, D.G., & *Padesky, C.A. (1995). Mind over mood. New York: Guilford.
cover Joiner, T. (2006). Why people die by suicide. Harvard: Harvard University Press.
cover *McQuaid, J.R. & Carmona, P.E. (2004). Peaceful Mind: Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology to Overcome Depression. Oakland: New Harbinger.
cover *Seligman, M.E.P. (1990). Learned optimism. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
cover *Wright, J.H., & *Basco, M.R. (2001). Getting your life back: the complete guide to recovery from depression. New York: Free Press.

Eating Disorders

Cash, T.F. (1995). What do you see when you look in the mirror? Helping yourself to a positive body image. New York: Bantam Books.
cover Cash, T.F. (1997). The body image workbook: An 8-step program for learning to like your looks. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover *Claiborn, J. (2002). The BDD workbook: Overcome body dysmorphic disorder and end body image obsessions. Oakland: New Harbinger.
cover *Fairburn, C. (1995). Overcoming binge eating. New York: Guilford Press.
cover Rodin, J. (1992). Body traps: Breaking the binds that keep you from feeling good about your body. New York: William Morrow & Co.
cover Sandbek, T.J. (1993). The deadly diet: Recovering from anorexia & bulimia. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Siegel, M., Brisman, J., & Weinshel, M. (1988). Surviving an eating disorder: Strategies for family and friends. New York: Harper & Row.

Emotional Intelligence

cover Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. New York: Bantam Books.

Grief and Bereavement

cover James, John W., & Friedman, Russell (1998). The grief recovery handbook: The action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses (revised edition). Harper Perrenial.
cover Neeld, Elizabeth Harper (2003). Seven choices: Finding daylight after loss shatters your world. Warner Books.
cover Rando, Therese A. (1991). How to go on living when someone you love dies. Bantam Books.
cover Wolfelt, Alan D. (2002). Healing your traumatized heart: 100 practical ideas after someone you love dies a sudden, violent death. Companion Press.
cover Wolfelt, Alan D. (2003). Understanding your grief: Ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart. Companion Press.

Insomnia

cover Espie, C.A. (2006) Overcoming insomnia and sleep problems. London: Constable & Robinson.
cover Glovinsky, P. & Spielman, A. (2006). The Insomnia Answer: A personalized program for identifying and overcoming the three types of insomnia. New York: Perigee Trade.

Medical Problems and Pain

cover Catalano, E.M. & Hardin, K.N. (1996). The chronic pain control workbook: A step-by-step guide for coping with and overcoming pain. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Caudill, M.A. (1995). Managing pain before it manages you. New York: Guilford Press.
cover Friedberg, F. (1995). Coping with chronic fatigue syndrome: Nine things you can do. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Gersh, W.D., Golden, W.L., Robbins, D.M. (1997). Mind over malignancy: Living with cancer. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

Personality Disorders and Problems

cover Fusco, G & *Freeman, A. (2004). Borderline personality disorder: A patient's guide to taking control. New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
cover Kreisman, J. & Straog, H. (1989). I hate you -- Don't leave me. New York: Avon Books.
cover *Linehan, M.M. (1993). Skills training manual for treating borderline personality disorder. New York: Guilford.
cover Mason, P.T., & Kreger, R. (1998). Stop walking on eggshells: Taking your life back when someone you care about has borderline personality disorder. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Oldham, J.M. & Morris, L.B. (1995). The new personality self-portrait: Why you think, work, love, and act the way you do. New York: Bantam Books.
cover *Young, J.E., & *Klosko, J.S. (1993). Reinventing your life. New York: Dutton.

Schizophrenia

cover Mueser, K. & Gingerich, S. (1994). Coping with schizophrenia: A guide for families. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

Self-Esteem

cover Burns, D. (1993). Ten days to self-esteem. New York: William Morrow and Company.
cover *Fennell, M. (1999). Overcoming low self-esteem: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson Publishing.
cover Firestone, R., Firestone, L., & Catlett, J. (1994). Conquer your critical inner voice. Oakland, New Harbinger Publications.
cover McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (1987). Self-esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, and maintaining your self-esteem. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

Stress Management

cover Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., & McKay, M. (1988). The relaxation and stress reduction workbook. Oakland, New Harbinger Publications.
cover McKay, M., Davis, M., & Fanning, P. (1981). Thoughts & feelings: The art of cognitive stress intervention. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

Substance Abuse

cover Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Overcoming compulsive gambling: A self help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson Publications.
cover Denning, P., Little, J. & Glickman, A. (Eds.) (2003). Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol. New York: Guilford Press.
cover *Horvath, A.T. (1998). Sex, drugs, gambling, & chocolate. San Luis Obispo: Impact Publishers.

Weight Loss

cover *Beck, J. S. (2007). The Beck Diet Solution: Train your brain to think like a thin person. Des Moines: Oxmoor House.
cover Brownell, K. (1997). The LEARN program for weight control: Lifestyle, exercise, attitudes, relationships, nutrition; 7th Ed. Dallas: American Health Publications Co.

Miscellaneous

cover *Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (1998). When perfect isn't good enough: Strategies for coping with perfectionism. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover *Basco, M.R. (1999). Never Good Enough: How to use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting it Ruin Your Life . New York: Simon and Schuster.
cover Bennett-Goleman, T. (2001). Emotional alchemy: How the mind can heal the heart. New York: Harmony Books.
cover Burka, J. & Yuen, L. (1983). Procrastination: Why you do it, what to do about it. Reading: Perseus Books.
cover *Butler, G., & Hope, T. (1995). Managing your mind: The mental fitness guide. New York: Oxford University Press.
cover *Claiborn, J. (2001).The habit change workbook: How to break bad habits and form good ones. Oakland: New Harbinger.
cover Eldridge, H. (1998). Maintaining change: A personal relapse prevention manual. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc. (Manual for Child Sexual Offenders)
cover Ellis, A. & Powers, M. (2000). The secret of overcoming verbal abuse. Hollywood: Wilshire Book Co.
cover Emery, G. (1981). A new beginning: How you can change your life through cognitive therapy. New York: Simon & Schuster.
cover Fanning, P., McKay, M., & Davis, M. (1995). Messages: The communication skills book. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover *Freeman, A. & DeWolf, R. (1989). Woulda, coulda, shoulda: Overcoming regrets, mistakes, & missed opportunities. New York: Harper Perennial.
cover Garner, A. (1997). Conversationally speaking: Tested new ways to increase your personal and social effectiveness. New York: McGraw-Hill.
cover Gillett, R. (1992). Change your mind, change your world. New York: Fireside Books.
cover Hallowell, E. M. & Ratey, J. J. (2006). Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder . New York: Ballantine Books.
cover Kolberg, J. Nadeau, K. (2002). ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life . New York: Brunner-Routledge.
cover *Lafond, V. (2002) Grieving Mental Illness: A Guide for Patients and Their Caregivers. (2nd ed.). Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
cover McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (1991). Prisoners of belief. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
cover Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2003). Women who think too much: How to break free of overthinking and reclaim your life. New York: Henry Holt & Company.
cover Safren, S.A., Spirch, S., Perlman, C.A. & Otto, M.W. (2005). Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program Client Workbook (Treatments That Work) Oxford: Oxford University Press.
cover Savage, E. (1997). Don't take it personally!: The art of dealing with rejection. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

* Authors who are members of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT) are indicated above with an
asterisk preceding their names.



  
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