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The intrusive thoughts toolkit, quick relief for obsessive, unwanted, or disturbing thoughts, Jon Hershfield, MFT [and nine others]

eng

Includes bibliographical references

no index present

non fiction

The intrusive thoughts toolkit

bibliography

1319074117

Jon Hershfield, MFT [and nine others]

quick relief for obsessive, unwanted, or disturbing thoughts

Quiet your noisy mind--and find peace of mind--with fast-acting, on-the-spot relief for persistent, painful, and intrusive thoughts. Do you have unwanted, repetitive, negative, or intrusive thoughts that are getting in the way of your life, keeping you up at night, or making you downright miserable? If so, you need quick tools you can use right now--whenever and wherever you are--to soothe the disruption of intrusive thoughts. This emergency toolkit has you covered. Written by a team of mental health experts and grounded in evidence-based therapy, Intrusive Thoughts Toolkit provides fast-acting tools for soothing distressing thoughts in the moments when you need it most. With this take-anywhere guide, you'll learn proven techniques to get unstuck from negative thoughts and feelings, adopt healthier thinking habits, and increase overall well-being. You'll also find easy and doable ways to help you press pause on spiraling thinking, and in-the-moment interventions to help you quiet your mind before your thoughts get out of control. If you're looking for quick solutions to help you move beyond intrusive thoughts and improve your mental health, this powerfully effective pocket guide has everything you need to find lasting peace of mind

Introduction -- What are intrusive thoughts? -- Stop fighting -- Becoming comfortable with discomfort -- Common thinking traps -- Intrusive thoughts and anxiety -- Intrusive thoughts and worry -- More tools for the toolkit