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The Practical CBT+DBT+ACT Workbook (10 in 1) by Andrew C Hinkelberg

250+ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy + Dialectical Behavior Therapy + Acceptance & Commitment Therapy + Vagus Nerve, Somatic Exercises and Tools for Beginners.

Life throws challenges at us constantly, our response to these situations can make the difference between success and failure. Even though the world is advancing in technology that is supposed to make life easier for everyone, these very advantages present unintended challenges too. This in turn places people at risk for anxiety, depression, labile moods, and emotional turmoil. Not everyone is naturally equipped with the mindset, skills, and knowledge to handle these complex situations/ feelings and respond in a positive manner.

It is important to have a set of guiding principles or tips to face these situations and challenges bravely, come out emotionally unscathed, and lead life positively. Andrew C. Hinkelberg, a mental health coach with many years of experience helping individuals navigate these very challenges successfully has written a book to address this lacuna.  Appropriately titled The Practical CBT+DBT+ACT Workbook (10 in 1), Hinkleberg details over 250 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) + Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) + Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) + Vagus Nerve, Somatic Exercises and Tools for Beginners that will help face diverse situations and come out victorious.

Starting with an introduction about why this book is needed and how one can use this resource to lead better lives, Hinkelberg writes: “With the knowledge you gain throughout this book, you will start viewing setbacks as steppingstones that help you grow. Discovering resilience and inner peace during turbulent times can make navigating them more accessible.” The chapters in this easy-to-read, conversational style book are full of real life anecdotes about normal people who were able to use these techniques and thrive in challenging situations. Writing about the core principles of CBT, the author goes into detail about how to understand cognitive distortions; practice behavioral activation; questioning and finally working from home to combat the negative effects.

Divided into ten chapters, this book includes exercises for the readers to identify and modify behavioral patterns, crisis survival techniques, meditation techniques; somatic practices for emotional well-being; breathing practices to stimulate the vagus nerve, etc. The book concludes with a reiteration on the importance of regularly updating and reviewing strategies to keep them relevant to changing life situations.

Overall this is a great resource for everyone who wants to become self-aware and interact with the world in a much more positive manner.