Cognitive behaviour therapy: simple techniques to instantly be happier, find inner peace, and improve your life.

Olivia Telford

"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" by Olivia Telford** offers readers practical and accessible techniques to manage mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts. The book emphasizes cognitive restructuring—where individuals learn to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic, helpful ones. Telford also highlights techniques like exposure therapy, particularly effective for conditions like OCD and social anxiety. This involves gradually facing fears in a structured way to desensitize and diminish anxiety over time. The book encourages readers to take a proactive approach to reshaping their thought patterns and emotional responses.

The book outlines how CBT helps people overcome addictive behaviors and compulsive thinking by targeting the root of unhelpful belief systems. Through exercises such as cognitive restructuring and emotional regulation, Telford empowers readers to challenge self-destructive patterns. The work provides tools for managing guilt, regret, and negative self-perceptions, promoting healthier emotional processing. Whether addressing mild unease or more severe conditions like panic attacks, Telford's guide offers a straightforward, evidence-based approach for self-improvement and mental well-being.