Depression is often called the "common cold" of mental health problems. Almost all of us experience at least a mild depression from time to time and an estimated one-third of adults will experience a signiﬁcant depression in their lifetime. This workbook is designed to be used as part of your treatment with a psychotherapist or counselor. While you might ﬁnd the worksheets are helpful at relieving your depression without additional help, seeing a qualiﬁed therapist or counselor will help you make much quicker progress in overcoming your depression. Depression can be complicated and can often be accompanied by other kinds of problems, such as anxiety disorders, which will need diﬀerent kinds of treatment. A professional therapist or counselor will help you focus on the things you can do to get both immediate and long-term relief from your depression.In the last twenty years, psychologists have started looking beyond just treating the symptoms of depression and have also focused their treatment on techniques that can help people ﬁnd a happier and more fulﬁlling life. Many of the worksheets in this workbook are derived from research on why some people seem to be happier than others, and you may be surprised at how little it takes to make this happen.

Overcoming Depression: 44 Therapeutic Activities to Bring Happiness and Fulfillment Back Into Your Life

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Lawrence E. Shapiro

Psychology & Counseling

Between Sessions Resources

“If you are willing to face and release yourself from the prison of addiction, this brilliantly constructed guide will provide an ideal companion and support. Grounded in the transformative practices of mindfulness and the best of Western psychological wisdom, Breaking Free of Addiction offers a practical and powerful pathway of self-awareness and healing.” —Tara Brach, PhD, author, Radical Acceptance and True Refuge * * * “A valuable companion for anyone who wants to stop using drugs or alcohol. The whole book is inspired by mindfulness—the power to change your life through self-awareness and self-kindness. It gives readers a chance to explore every corner of their lives at their own pace. Written with smarts and clarity, but never preachy, this workbook will guide you into a more meaningful life and teach you important skills to make it stick.” —Christopher Germer, PhD, Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; author, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion * * * “Addiction, whether it manifests as an unwholesome habit or dependence on a substance, touches all human beings and is a particularly urgent issue amid the current opioid crisis. In her beautifully written and organized book, Breaking Free of Addiction, Deborah Sosin has addressed the subject of addiction treatment in a way that is direct, pragmatic, and inspiring. Her artful linking of the practice of mindfulness with recovery engages simultaneously the understanding of a problem and the empowerment to approach it with curiosity and confidence. The workbook format at the same time orients and educates as the reader is challenged to coauthor both the book and his or her own life by completing thoughtful exercises and practicing embodied awareness. Who surrenders to and succeeds in recovery continues to be a mystery. In the dual diagnosis partial hospital program where I work, we are always looking for creative resources and I find Breaking Free of Addiction to be a remarkably thorough and effective guide for both practitioners and those aspiring to heal.” —Lawrence Peltz, MD, author, The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery: A Practical Guide to Regaining Control Over Your Life; * * * “A beautiful and wise collection of resources for recovering and rebuilding your life from addiction.” —Christopher Willard, PsyD, Lecturer, Harvard Medical School; author, Growing Up Mindful and Raising Resilience * * * "Deborah Sosin's book is a welcome addition to the growing resource literature for leveraging mindfulness skills to address one's challenges with addiction. Her book is very accessible and provides a wide range of tools for deepening awareness of one's addictive patterns, as well as effective methods for changing them." —Mitch Abblett, PhD, author, The Heat of the Moment in Treatment: Mindful Management of Difficult Clients and the upcoming Five Hurdles to Happiness and the Mindful Path to Overcoming Them

Breaking Free of Addiction: 42 Therapeutic Tools to Help You Recover from Problem Drug and Alcohol Use

Deborah Sosin

<p>Most psychotherapists and counselors teach their clients a variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral skills to help them overcome their problems. This book is a collection of some of the most commonly used homework assignments that therapists prescribe, drawing on a variety of evidenced-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Each exercise includes a feedback section so that clients can let their therapists know which exercises are most helpful. The book includes 39 worksheets ranging from behavioral contracts to mindfulness exercises, to activities that help clients improve the relationships in their lives and get the support they need to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. The appendix includes a list of emergency hotlines and guidelines on choosing mental health apps. </p>

Psychotherapy Homework Assignments: 39 Therapeutic Assignments to Help You Overcome Your Problems and Accelerate Your Personal Growth

Overcoming Your Binge Eating Disorder

Angela M. Doel

Don't Your Your Worries Run Your Life

Shapiro, Lawrence E.

Mental Health

The Trauma Recovery Workbook: 20 Techniques to Help You Move Forward After a Trauma

Self-Help

Doel, Angela M.

Personal Transformation

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