101 Practices to Improve Thoughts, Be in the Moment & Take Action in Your Life

How to Use the CBT Deck

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical and action-oriented approach for quickly building positive emotions and meaningful engagement in your

life. You’ll find three powerful types of practices in The CBT Deck:

• THINK
• ACT
• BE

These three approaches overlap and will work together to reinforce one another. For maximum benefit, use one card each day, and be sure to practice the techniques rather than simply reading the cards. You can carry the day’s card with you or post it somewhere visible to remind you of what you’re working on.

If you ever need additional motivation, remind yourself of the positive changes you’re looking forward to that will make your efforts worthwhile. With repeated practice, you’ll find yourself using these techniques more automatically. I’m wishing you all the best along the way.

Dr. Seth Gillihan

Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, specializes in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based treatments for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other conditions. Dr. Gillihan has written and lectured nationally and internationally on CBT and how the brain is involved in regulating our moods.

THINK

Cognitive strategies for training your thoughts to serve you well.

ACT

Behavioral techniques for choosing actions that build the life you want to live.

BE

Mindfulness practices for experiencing greater presence and connection in each moment.

Reduce stress in your life with practical, action-oriented, and mindfulness tools to quickly build positive emotions in your life. The 101 practices inside The CBT Deck will help you:

- Calm and redirect your thoughts

- Overcome self-limiting beliefs

- Choose actions that build the life you want

- Be more connected and engaged in the present moment