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Depression and Other Negative Feelings

Anger Control Workbook
by Matthew McKay, Ph.D. & Peter Rogers, Ph.D.
Published 2000, Paperback, 189 Pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc., (Oakland, CA)
ISBN: 1-57224-220-5
Price: $28.95 Cdn.

Description:
This book provides a good overview of the nature of anger, and strategies and techniques helpful to manage anger in your daily life. Identifying anger triggers and coming up with alternative ways of thinking when experiencing anger are among the techniques used, and exercise sheets are provided to help apply these strategies. The workbook is organized to make it as easy as possible to put together a personalized program, taking in to account your own personal obstacles and triggers.

Choosing to Live: How to Defeat Suicide Through Cognitive Therapy
by Thomas E. Ellis, Psy.D., & Cory F. Newman, Ph.D.
Published 1996, Paperback, 192 Pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, (Oakland, CA)
ISBN: 1-57224-056-3
Price: $29.95 Cdn.

Description:
This is the first self-help guide written for individuals who have considered suicide or are concerned about suicidal tendencies. The authors provide tools for assessing the risks and understanding the factors that reinforce suicidal talk and behaviours. This step-by-step program addresses how to deal with negative beliefs, implement adaptive coping strategies, and develop alternative skills for solving problems.

Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression (2nd Ed.)
by Mary Ellen Copeland, M.S., M.A.
Published 2001, Paperback, 333 Pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Inc., (Oakland, CA)
ISBN: 1-57224-268-X
Price: $31.95 Cdn.

Description:
This workbook includes interactive exercises that teach essential skills such as building a strong support system, fighting negative thoughts, and using relaxation and activity. The workbook also includes charts to track and control your moods. Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), a plan for managing symptoms and staying well, is well-described, as is advice on finding help.

Don’t Take it Personally: The Art of Dealing With Rejection
by Elayne Savage, Ph.D.
Published: 1997, Paperback, 226 Pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Inc., (Oakland, CA)
ISBN: 1-57224-077-6
Price: $25.50 Cdn.

Description:
Dr. Savage explores the art of dealing with rejection by focussing on the related problems. The book helps you identify past hurtful experiences and how to put them in perspective. A section on making changes can help to enhance future relationships with others as well as with yourself.

*Ending the Depression Cycle: A Step-by-Step Guide for Preventing Relapse
by Peter J. Bieling, Ph.D., & Martin Antony, Ph.D.
Published 2003, Paperback, 238 Pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, (Oakland, CA)
ISBN: 1-57224-333-3
Price: $25.95 Cdn.

Description:
This book provides a evidence-based program designed by leading researchers to help people suffering from depressive relapse. The program will help you to ‘map out’ your own cycle of depression as an initial step toward working to curtail it. Tips and strategies for coping during stressful times and overcoming daily obstacles are presented in detail. A useful section on understanding your medication options is also included.

*Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy (Revised Edition)
by David D. Burns, M.D.
Published 1999. Paperback, 706 Pages
Publisher: Avon Books, Inc., (New York, NY)
ISBN: 0-380-81033-6
Price: $10.99 Cdn.

Description:
This book outlines scientifically tested techniques for the treatment of depression, and provides a step-by-step guide to understanding and conquering debilitating moods. Dr. Burns provides an excellent background on the theory and research in the field, as well as its implications. Dealing with guilt, hostility, criticism, and “addiction” to love and approval are addressed. There is also a focus on building self-esteem and positive coping mechanisms.

*Feeling Good Handbook (Revised Edition)
by David D. Burns, M.D.
Published 1999, Paperback, 729 Pages
Publisher: Plume Publishing, (New York, NY)
ISBN: 0-452-28132-6
Price: $25.99 Cdn.

Description:
This revised edition reveals new techniques and provides step-by-step exercises to help you cope with the full range of everyday problems. The handbook addresses freeing yourself from fears, phobias and panic attacks, overcoming self-defeating attitudes, and coping with depression. There is also an up-to-date section with valuable information on commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs as well as an overview of the various anxiety disorders. This is among the most frequently recommended books on using cognitive strategies to change negative thinking.

*Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing How You Think
by Dennis Greenberger, Ph.D., & Christine A. Padesky, Ph.D.
Published 1995, Paperback, 215 Pages
Publisher: Guilford Press, (New York, NY)
ISBN: 0-89862-128-3
Price: $34.95 Cdn.

Description:
A highly accessible program that can be used either alone or working with a therapist to address a wide variety of psychological problems. Mood questionnaires help to identify and track changes in feelings, and problem solving worksheets help you work on improving the quality of your daily life. This hands-on workbook can be used to reinforce skills learned in therapy. The book is very useful for dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, and other negative moods.

Self Esteem (3rd Ed.)
by Matthew McKay, Ph.D., & Patrick Fanning.
Published 2000, Paperback, 316 Pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc., (Oakland, CA)
ISBN: 157224198-5
Price: $25.50 Cdn.

Description:
A comprehensive guide designed to help the reader rebuild a sense of personal power and self-worth. This book uses proven cognitive techniques for assessing, improving, and maintaining good self-esteem. Confronting your cognitive distortions and dealing with your self-critical voice are a couple of examples of strategies described herein. Also included are chapters on deciding what your priorities are, how to handle mistakes, and how to raise children with high self-esteem.

Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life (2nd Ed.)
by Mathew McKay, Ph.D., Martha Davis, Ph.D., & Patrick Fanning.
Published 1997, Paperback, 242 Pages
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Inc., (Oakland, CA)
ISBN: 1-57224-093-8
Price: $29.95 Cdn.

Description:
A complete guide to cognitive-behavioural techniques and their application in treating problems ranging from panic to excessive anger. This book will help you design your own workable treatment plan. Examples of the techniques presented include relaxation, problem solving, and changing core beliefs.