Books for Consumers - Purchase books recommended for the layperson through Amazon.com. They may or may not be cognitive therapy oriented.
To find books about a particular subject, please select a category below:
Anger
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Beck, A.T. (1999). Prisoners of hate: The cognitive basis of anger, hostility, and violence. New York: Harper Collins Publishers. |
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Bilodeau, L. (1992). The anger workbook. Center City: Hazelden Educational Materials. |
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Deffenbacker, J. & McKay, M. (1999). Overcoming situational and general anger: Client manual. Oakland: New Harbinger Publication. |
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Hankins, G. (1988). Prescription for anger: Coping with angry feelings & angry people. Beaverton: Princess Publications. |
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Kassinove, H. & Tafrate, R. (2002). Anger management: The complete treatment guidebook for practitioners. Atascadero: Impact Publishers, Inc. |
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McKay, M, Rogers, P., & McKay, J. (1989). When anger hurts: Quieting the storm within. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Nelson, M., & Finch, A.J. (1996). Keeping your cool: The anger management workbook. Ardmore, PA: Workbook Publishing. |
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Potter-Efron, R. (1994). Angry all the time: An emergency guide to anger control. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Santoro, J. & Cohen, R.The Angry Heart: Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders An Interactive Self-Help Guide |
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Weisinger, H. (1985). Dr. Weisinger’s anger workout book. New York: William Morrow & Co. |
Anxiety Disorders
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Asmundson, G.J.G., & Taylor, S. (2005). It’s Not All in Your Head: How Worrying about Your Health Could be Making You Sick—and What You Can Do about It. New York: Guilford. |
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Craske, M., Barlow, D., & O’Leary, T. (1992). Mastery of your anxiety and worry. Albany: Graywind Publications. |
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Greenberger, D.G., & Padesky, C.A. (1995). Mind over mood. New York: Guilford.
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Leahy, R. (2005). The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You. New York: Harmony |
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White, J. (1999). Overcoming generalized anxiety disorder. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Antony, M.M., & McCabe, R.E. (2004). 10 simple solutions to panic: How to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim your life. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Silove, D., & Manicavasagar, V. (2001). Overcoming panic: A self help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson. |
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Wilson, R.R. (1988). Breaking the panic cycle. Rockville, MD: Anxiety Disorders Association of America. |
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Zuercher-White, E. (1999). Overcoming Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Antony, M., Craske, M., & Barlow, D. (1995). Mastery of Your Specific Phobia. Albany: Graywind Publications. |
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Antony, M.M. (2004). 10 simple solutions to shyness: How to overcome shyness, social anxiety, and fear of public speaking. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Antony, M. & Swinson, R. (2000). The shyness and social anxiety workbook: Proven techniques for overcoming your fears. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Butler, G. (1999). Overcoming social anxiety and shyness: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson Publishing Ltd. |
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Hope, D. et al. (2000). Managing social anxiety: A cognitive-behavioral therapy approach. Albany: Graywind Publications Inc. |
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Markway, B.G., Carmin, C.N., Pollard, C.A., & Flynn, T. (1992). Dying of embarrassment: Help for social anxiety and phobia. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. |
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Rapee, R.M. (1998). Overcoming shyness and social phobia: A step-by-step guide. Northvale: Jason Aronson Inc. |
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Schneier, F. & Welkowitz, L. (1996). The hidden face of shyness. New York: Avon Books. |
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Zimbardo, P. (1979) The shyness workbook. A & W Visual Library. |
Anxiety: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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De Silva, P. & Rachman, S. (1998). Obsessive-compulsive disorder: The facts, 2nd Ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
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Foa, E.B., & Wilson, R. (1991). Stop obsessing!: How to overcome your obsessions and compulsions. New York: Bantam Books. |
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Grayson, J. (2003). Freedom from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A personalized recovery program for living with uncertainty. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin. |
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Neziroglu, F., Bubrick, J., & Yaryura-Tobias, J.A. (2004). Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. |
 | Purdon, C.A. & Clark, D.A. (2005). Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. |
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Schwartz, J. (1996). Brain lock: Free yourself from obsessive compulsive disorder. New York: Regan Books, Harper Collins Publishers. |
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Steketee, G., & White, K. (1990). When once is not enough: Help for obsessive compulsives. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Herbert, C. & Wetmore, A. (1988). Overcoming traumatic stress. London: Robinson. |
 | Kennerley, H. (2000). Overcoming childhood trauma. New York: NYU Press. |
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Matsakis, A. (1998). Trust after trauma: A guide to relationships for survivors and those who love them. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Smyth, L. (1999). Overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
Bipolar Disorder
Children and Adolescents
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Barkley, R., & Benton, C. (1998). Your defiant child: Eight steps to better behavior. New York: Guilford Press. |
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Chansky, T. (2001). Freeing your child from obsessive-compulsive disorder: A powerful, practical program for parents of children and adolescents. New York: Three Rivers Press. |
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Chansky, T. (2004). Freeing your child from anxiety. New York: Broadway Books. |
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Edelman, S., Remond, L. (2004). Taking charge: A guide for teenagers. St. Leonards: Foundation for Life Sciences. |
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Friedberg, R.D., Mason, C., & Fidaleo, R.A. (1992). Switching channels. Odessa: Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. |
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Kidman, A. (2001). From thought to action: A self help manual, 2nd Edition. Sydney: Biochemical & General Services. |
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Kidman, A. (1995). Family life: Adapting to change. St. Leonards: Biochemical & Gen. Services. |
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Latham, G. (1990). The power of positive parenting. North Logan: P&T Ink. |
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Parker, H. (1994). The ADD hyperactivity workbook: For parents, teachers, and kids, 2nd Edition. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press, Inc. |
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Riley, D. (1997). The defiant child: A parent’s guide to oppositional defiant disorder. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company. |
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Riley, D. (2000). The depressed child: A parent’s guide for rescuing kids. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company. |
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Sandoz, B. (1993). Parachutes for parents: Raising children for a better world. Honolulu: Family Works Publications. |
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Seligman, M. (1995). The optimistic child. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co. |
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Shiller, V. M., et al. (2003). Rewards for Kids!: Ready-To-Use Charts & Activities for Positive Parenting . American Psychological Association. |
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Stallard, P. (2002). Think good – Feel good: A cognitive behaviour therapy workbook for children and young people. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons Ltd. |
Couples Problems
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Beck, A.T. (1988). Love is never enough. New York: Harper and Row. |
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Black, J., & Enns, G. (1997). Better boundaries: Owning and treasuring your life. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Christensen, A. & Jacobson, N. (2000). Reconcilable differences. New York: Guilford Press. |
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McKay, M., Fanning, P. & Paley, K. (1994). Couple skills: Making your relationship work. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Nelson-Jones, R. (1999). Creating happy relationships: A guide to partner skills. New York: Cassell. |
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Spring, J. (1997). After the affair: Healing the pain and rebuilding trust when a partner has been unfaithful. New York: Harper. |
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Tannen, D. (1990). You just don’t understand: Women and men in conversation. New York: Harper. |
Depression and Suicide
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Burns, D.D. (1980). Feeling good. New York: Morrow. |
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Burns, D.D. (1989). The feeling good handbook. New York: Penguin. |
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Copeland, M. (1992). The depression workbook: A guide for living with depression and manic depression. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Ellis, T.E., & Newman, C.F. (1996). Choosing to live: How to defeat suicide through cognitive therapy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. |
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Emery, G. (2000). Overcoming depression: A cognitive-behavior protocol for the treatment of depression. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Gilson, M. & Freeman, A. (1999). Overcoming Depression: A cognitive therapy approach to taming the depression BEAST; Client Workbook. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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Greenberger, D.G., & Padesky, C.A. (1995). Mind over mood. New York: Guilford. |
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Joiner, T. (2006). Why people die by suicide. Harvard: Harvard University Press. |
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McQuaid, J.R. & Carmona, P.E. (2004). Peaceful Mind: Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology to Overcome Depression. Oakland: New Harbinger. |
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Seligman, M.E.P. (1990). Learned optimism. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. |
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Wright, J.H., & Basco, M.R. (2001). Getting your life back: the complete guide to recovery from depression. New York: Free Press. |
Eating Disorders
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Cash, T.F. (1995). What do you see when you look in the mirror? Helping yourself to a positive body image. New York: Bantam Books. |
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Cash, T.F. (1997). The body image workbook: An 8-step program for learning to like your looks. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Claiborn, J. (2002). The BDD workbook: Overcome body dysmorphic disorder and end body image obsessions. Oakland: New Harbinger. |
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Fairburn, C. (1995). Overcoming binge eating. New York: Guilford Press. |
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Rodin, J. (1992). Body traps: Breaking the binds that keep you from feeling good about your body. New York: William Morrow & Co. |
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Sandbek, T.J. (1993). The deadly diet: Recovering from anorexia & bulimia. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Siegel, M., Brisman, J., & Weinshel, M. (1988). Surviving an eating disorder: Strategies for family and friends. New York: Harper & Row. |
Emotional Intelligence
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Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. New York: Bantam Books. |
Grief and Bereavement
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James, John W., & Friedman, Russell (1998). The grief recovery handbook: The action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses (revised edition). Harper Perrenial. |
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Neeld, Elizabeth Harper (2003). Seven choices: Finding daylight after loss shatters your world. Warner Books. |
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Rando, Therese A. (1991). How to go on living when someone you love dies. Bantam Books. |
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Wolfelt, Alan D. (2002). Healing your traumatized heart: 100 practical ideas after someone you love dies a sudden, violent death. Companion Press. |
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Wolfelt, Alan D. (2003). Understanding your grief: Ten essential touchstones for finding hope and healing your heart. Companion Press. | Insomnia
Medical Problems and Pain
 | Catalano, E.M. & Hardin, K.N. (1996). The chronic pain control workbook: A step-by-step guide for coping with and overcoming pain. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Caudill, M.A. (1995). Managing pain before it manages you. New York: Guilford Press. |
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Friedberg, F. (1995). Coping with chronic fatigue syndrome: Nine things you can do. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Gersh, W.D., Golden, W.L., Robbins, D.M. (1997). Mind over malignancy: Living with cancer. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
Personality Disorders and Problems
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Fusco, G & Freeman, A. (2004). Borderline personality disorder: A patient’s guide to taking control. New York: W.W. Norton & Co. |
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Kreisman, J. & Straog, H. (1989). I hate you – Don’t leave me. New York: Avon Books. |
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Linehan, M.M. (1993). Skills training manual for treating borderline personality disorder. New York: Guilford. |
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Mason, P.T., & Kreger, R. (1998). Stop walking on eggshells: Taking your life back when someone you care about has borderline personality disorder. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Oldham, J.M. & Morris, L.B. (1995). The new personality self-portrait: Why you think, work, love, and act the way you do. New York: Bantam Books. |
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Young, J.E., & Klosko, J.S. (1993). Reinventing your life. New York: Dutton. |
Schizophrenia
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Mueser, K. & Gingerich, S. (1994). Coping with schizophrenia: A guide for families. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
Self-Esteem
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Burns, D. (1993). Ten days to self-esteem. New York: William Morrow and Company. |
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Fennell, M. (1999). Overcoming low self-esteem: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson Publishing. |
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Firestone, R., Firestone, L., & Catlett, J. (1994). Conquer your critical inner voice. Oakland, New Harbinger Publications. |
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McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (1987). Self-esteem: A proven program of cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, and maintaining your self-esteem. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
Stress Management
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Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., & McKay, M. (1988). The relaxation and stress reduction workbook. Oakland, New Harbinger Publications. |
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McKay, M., Davis, M., & Fanning, P. (1981). Thoughts & feelings: The art of cognitive stress intervention. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
Substance Abuse
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Blaszczynski, A. (1998). Overcoming compulsive gambling: A self help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques. London: Robinson Publications. |
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Denning, P., Little, J. & Glickman, A. (Eds.) (2003). Over the Influence: The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol. New York: Guilford Press. |
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Horvath, A.T. (1998). Sex, drugs, gambling, & chocolate. San Luis Obispo: Impact Publishers. |
Weight Loss
Miscellaneous
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Antony, M.M., & Swinson, R.P. (1998). When perfect isn't good enough: Strategies for coping with perfectionism. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Basco, M.R. (1999). Never Good Enough: How to use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting it Ruin Your Life
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Bennett-Goleman, T. (2001). Emotional alchemy: How the mind can heal the heart. New York: Harmony Books. |
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Burka, J. & Yuen, L. (1983). Procrastination: Why you do it, what to do about it. Reading: Perseus Books. |
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Butler, G., & Hope, T. (1995). Managing your mind: The mental fitness guide. New York: Oxford University Press. |
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Claiborn, J. (2001).The habit change workbook: How to break bad habits and form good ones. Oakland: New Harbinger. |
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Eldridge, H. (1998). Maintaining change: A personal relapse prevention manual. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc. (Manual for Child Sexual Offenders) |
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Ellis, A. & Powers, M. (2000). The secret of overcoming verbal abuse. Hollywood: Wilshire Book Co. |
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Emery, G. (1981). A new beginning: How you can change your life through cognitive therapy. New York: Simon & Schuster. |
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Fanning, P., McKay, M., & Davis, M. (1995). Messages: The communication skills book. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Freeman, A. & DeWolf, R. (1989). Woulda, coulda, shoulda: Overcoming regrets, mistakes, & missed opportunities. New York: Harper Perennial. |
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Garner, A. (1997). Conversationally speaking: Tested new ways to increase your personal and social effectiveness. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
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Gillett, R. (1992). Change your mind, change your world. New York: Fireside Books. |
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Hallowell, E. M. & Ratey, J. J. (2005). Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder . New York: Ballantine Books. |
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Kolberg, J. Nadeau, K. (2002). ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life
. New York: Brunner-Routledge. |
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Lafond, V. (2002) Grieving Mental Illness: A Guide for Patients and Their Caregivers. (2nd ed.). Toronto: University of Toronto Press. |
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McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (1991). Prisoners of belief. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
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Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2003). Women who think too much: How to break free of overthinking and reclaim your life. New York: Henry Holt & Company. |
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Safren, S.A., Spirch, S., Perlman, C.A. & Otto, M.W. (2005). Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Program Client Workbook (Treatments That Work) Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
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Savage, E. (1997). Don’t take it personally!: The art of dealing with rejection. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications. |
Foreign
黃富強 (2005). 走出抑鬱的深谷:認知治療自學輔助手冊: 三聯出版社. (above): Wong, F. K. D. (2005) (ed.). Getting out of the abyss of depression: A cognitive therapy self-help manual. Hong Kong: Joint Publishing Co. (In Chinese).
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