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by David A. Clark (Author), Robert L. Leahy (Foreword by)
Get unstuck from paralyzing doubt and indecision with this evidence-based workbook--from anxiety and OCD expert David A. Clark.
Do you have trouble making decisions? Does the unknown fill you with existential dread? Do you struggle with an intense fear of commitment that sabotages your personal relationships? Everyone has their doubts now and then, but extreme doubt--the kind that leaves you paralyzed and unable to live your life--can cause immense emotional distress, and even lead to (or worsen) several mental health conditions, such as anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). So, how can you get unstuck from doubt, trust yourself, and start living the life you were meant to live?
This evidence-based workbook offers essential skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you overcome toxic doubt, make peace with uncertainty, and improve your life. You'll learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy doubt, how to break free from the "indecision trap," and how to overcome fear of commitment, crisis of belief, and extreme risk-aversion. You'll also find skills to help you move beyond self-critical thoughts, unrealistic expectations, and unhealthy ways of coping.
With this powerful workbook, you will:
- Understand and dismantle doubt
- Learn to live with uncertainty
- Build self-trust and act decisively
- Get unstuck and move forward
Doubt can be healthy--it protects you from false beliefs, baseless claims, and overconfidence. But if doubt is standing in the way of reaching your goals or living your life, it's time to make a change. This step-by-step workbook can help you get started today.
Author Biography
David A. Clark, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, and professor emeritus at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. He is author of several books on depression and anxiety, including Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts, The Anxiety and Worry Workbook, The Anxious Thoughts Workbook, The Negative Thoughts Workbook, and his most recent publication, This Is What Anxiety Looks Like. He has coauthored several books with the pioneer of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Aaron T. Beck, including Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety Disorders.
Foreword writer Robert L. Leahy, PhD, is author or editor of several books, including If Only...: Finding Freedom from Regret, The Worry Cure, and The Jealousy Cure. He is director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York, NY, and clinical professor of psychology at Weill Cornell Medical College.
