Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy

Main Ideas

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy as a primary method for treating depression and anxiety disorders.
• The idea that our thoughts influence our feelings and behavior, and changing negative thoughts can improve emotional well-being.
• Using cognitive restructuring techniques to identify and change distorted thought patterns.
• Practical exercises and tasks for self-improvement of mood and well-being.
• An approach to treatment based on the active participation of the patient in the therapy process and their responsibility for their own recovery.
• The role of automatic thoughts and their impact on emotional state.
• Methods to combat procrastination and increase motivation through changing thought processes.
• The importance of self-acceptance and developing a positive attitude towards oneself.