Introduction
Seth introduces himself and explains why CBT and mindfulness are complementary, not opposed.
Fundamentals of Mindful CBT
Mindful CBT addresses thought, feeling, and action—and our relationship to them.
Finding Leverage
The right tool makes a job easier—including the job of overcoming your fears.
Working with Thoughts
Identify the thought; examine the evidence; and consider the alternatives.
Addressing Core Beliefs
Evaluate the assumptions underlying your automatic thoughts.
Thoughts Support Mindful Presence
When we notice our thoughts, we can embrace those that help us be more mindful.
Working With Behavior
We can let go of old, unhealthy habits and gradually build new, healthy ones.
Mindful Action
Learn to savor experiences you enjoy and accept those you don’t.
Working with Distress
Present pain is real; future pain is imagined. The difference matters.
Introduction to Part 2
Explore how Mindful CBT can help alleviate seven common struggles.
Making Peace with Anxiety
Ease uncertainty by returning to the present and reevaluating your thoughts.
Dealing with Depression
Accept what you feel; shift your thoughts; and act in ways you find rewarding.
Working with Stress
Use mindful awareness to unwind now, then schedule time to unwind later.
Working with Insomnia
Discover the elements of sound sleep—and how to bring them together.
Working with Procrastination
Overcome the fears and reinforcing patterns that keep us from doing what we need to.
Addressing Problematic Anger
Learn to feel anger without acting on it, and to manage the factors that trigger it.
Navigating Relationship Difficulty
Question beliefs about your relationships—and about relationships themselves.
Introduction to Part 3
The following sessions are intended to help you navigate life-altering challenge.
Finding Your Footing
Change can be disorienting. Clarifying your beliefs about it can bring balance.
Managing Fear
Ground yourself in the present. Notice unrealistic predictions. Accept uncertainty.
Taming Self-Criticism
See your problems with less bias and blame—and with more clarity and kindness.
Overcoming Hopelessness
“Challenge your thoughts. Doubt your doubts about the future. They could be wrong.”
Find a Way Forward
The future’s unpredictable. Approach it with realism, acceptance, and resolve.
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Mindful CBT
In Mindful CBT, author and clinical psychologist Seth Gillihan explains how cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness—which “could be seen as opposing philosophies”—together form a “whole-person way” of promoting “major improvements in our well-being.”
Through real-world examples, along with hypothetical cases, Seth details the specific ways this “third wave” of CBT integrates research-validated therapies with centuries-old traditions. This hybrid model, he says, enables us not only to “trigger positive changes” but also, ultimately, to “relieve suffering and find peace.”
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