Neenan M., Dryden W. Life Coaching. A cognitive behavioural approach

2nd edition. — London; New York: Routledge, 2013. — 196 p. — ISBN: 978-0-203-75831-1.The way we think profoundly influences the way we feel. Therefore, it can be said that learning to think differently can enable us to feel and act differently. Derived from the methods of cognitive behavior therapy, this book shows you how to tackle self-defeating thinking and replace it with a problem-solving outlook.This book gives clear and helpful advice on:
Dealing with troublesome emotions.
Overcoming procrastination.
Becoming assertive.
Tackling poor time management.
Persisting at problem-solving.
Handling criticism constructively.
Taking risks and making better decisions.The second edition of this book, which has been revised and updated with a new chapter on developing resilience, will be invaluable to all those who are interested in becoming more personally effective in their everyday lives, and to counselors, coaches, and psychologists, students and qualified alike.Michael Neenan is Associate Director of the Center for Stress Management and Center for Coaching, Blackheath, and a BABCP-accredited cognitive behavioral therapist. He has written and edited over 20 books.Windy Dryden is a Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and is an international authority on rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). He has worked in psychotherapy for over 30 years and is the author and editor of over 195 books.Dealing with troublesome emotions.
Problem-creating vs problem-solving.
Overcoming procrastination.
Time management.
Persistence.
Dealing with criticism.
Assertiveness.
Developing resilience.
Taking risks and making decisions.
Understanding the personal change process.
Putting it all together.