A specific, evidence-backed technique for noticing and questioning the automatic negative thoughts depression produces.
Depression tends to produce automatic negative thoughts that feel like plain fact in the moment, and cognitive restructuring — noticing, slowing down, and questioning those thoughts — is a specific, well-researched technique for loosening their grip. This guide teaches it directly.
Inside: recognizing automatic negative thoughts as they happen, questioning a thought without dismissing the real feeling behind it, practicing this technique in small, low-stakes moments first, and building it into a genuine habit rather than a one-time exercise.
Includes 6 fill-in worksheets and self-assessments (print version), AI-powered prompts at the end of every chapter, and clickable links to Claude and ChatGPT in the digital version. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats. Instant download after purchase.
A specific, evidence-backed technique for noticing and questioning the automatic negative thoughts depression produces.