CBT + DBT + ACT: 7 Books: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Includes: PTSD, Vagus Nerve, Polyvagal Theory, EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy

There's some good information compiled in this book related to the history and practice of the modalities in the title, but there are so many typos and clunky writing that it brings into question the veracity of the information. And sometimes, sentences just don't make sense. Here's an example,"For instance, as a significant aspect of a drive to be healthier, you may practice more and begin cycling to work. But cycling up slopes or vulnerable and wet will unavoidably lead to somewhat of physical discomfort."It's just awkward despite understanding what the author is trying to convey (I think). There's a sentence like this every few pages or so. So if subpar/unclear writing doesn't bother you, this book has a ton of info on the topics advertised.

This book gives great information to help you understand and potentially start using CBT, DBT and act to help reclaim your life and more beyond trauma. They discussed the vagus nerve and polyvagal theory. They discuss PTSD and depression therapy. If you are highly sensitive empath they give you guidance as well. If you are experiencing anxiety in relationship this information can help. By the end you will have some guidance to help assist you with your assigned doctor. There are plenty of step by step exercises that can really help.

This book gives great information to help you understand and potentially start using CBT, DBT and act to help reclaim your life and more beyond trauma. They discussed the vagus nerve and polyvagal theory. They discuss PTSD and depression therapy. If you are highly sensitive empath they give you guidance as well. If you are experiencing anxiety in relationship this information can help. By the end you will have some guidance to help assist you with your assigned doctor. Awesome book.

There’s a typo on just about every page. As my husband says “this was written by a professional? You would’ve thought that they would’ve invested in an editor at least.” Very general information. Will be cross referencing for validity and deeper research

An easy to read and uplifting take on the subject. Oriented more toward developing a positive outlook on life. Excellent advice on everyday living. Not clinical or dry in it’s presentation. Advice that is practical and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book !

This extensive collection can help you heal. Each type of therapy is explained and you will discover the differences and similarities between them. You will learn about the basics of each, treatments and there Is a section for FAQ'S.

I suffer from Anxiety, Panic, Paranoia, attacks associated with my PTSD. I have been through some of these types of Behavioral Therapy Classes/sessions to help me cope with the trauma. I have chosen this book to see if I am making any progress.

This series of books reviews many different behavioral therapies like Vagus Nerve and Dialectal. You will know how to change and/or accept what you have. This is an amazing book.

This is a great book. Arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

I have to admit that I am skeptic when it comes to trying new things. I don’t like to try new foods, new shows, new places…nothing. I think it comes with the territory because trying new things can sometimes cause my anxiety to go into overdrive.About two months ago, I was feeling like I needed more than therapy. I was doing okay, but I wanted to be better than okay. I did some research on books about depression and anxiety and I came across CBT + DBT + ACT: by Emily Torres. I can’t remember what caused me to jump right on ordering this book (it may have been the free shipping that came with my Amazon prime account), but that doesn’t really matter because it was meant for me to have this book.I don’t think I have ever mentioned the fact that my bachelor’s degree is in psychology. I say that to say that one would think that I would have known about Cognitive Behavior Therapy, or CBT as it is referred to in the book. But, sadly prior to ordering this book, I had not (I could blame that on the fact that I hated psychology in college, but that’s for another blog post).Even though I ordered the book and awaited it’s arrival like a child waiting for Christmas, it took me a few days to crack it open. Not that there was anything wrong with the book itself, but it was skepticism about a workbook that could help me battle depression and anxiety that kept me from wanting to dive right in.Without giving this collection totally away, this big book has been a LIFE CHANGER! A little disclaimer: I am in therapy and I see my therapist once a month at least. But, if it is any consolation, when I walked into my last therapy appointment with this book in my hand, my therapist informed me that she was in the process of ordering the SAME book. This further confirmed that I was on the right path.The workbook is easy to digest, meaning it isn’t filled with scientific jargon that makes it hard to understand. It truly does empower people who suffer from depression and anxiety to learn how to be their own therapist by gaining the CBT skills to combat the negative, aggressive, and overwhelming thoughts and emotions that come with both.Because of this book, my approach to new things has been different, my anxiety has decreased, and my negative thoughts don’t linger like they used to. It doesn’t mean that they aren’t there, but I can combat them like ninja when they hit me.I highly recommend this book to anyone who suffers from depression and anxiety

What fascinates me about trauma is what it does to you. It helps you survive whatever has tried to hurt you. It’s a survival instinct. When you experience trauma your brain protects you, it literally creates a new personality on top of the one you were born with and transforms you. It increases your senses, it makes you more intelligent, but it changes your brain chemistry and that's the big problem. If your chemistry changes then you're not going to benefit in normal everyday situations because your flight, fight and freeze part of your brain is now on overdrive, your hypothalamus is now stuck in hyperdrive and your prefrontal cortex becomes neglected and undeveloped and in a contradicting to making you more intelligent now makes you less able to learn by constantly injecting stress hormones into your bloodstream. A lot is crammed into this book, over 30 years of research into trauma and I agree with the author, trauma is so important and so relevant in our society. Most people experience some form of trauma throughout their lives, but it seems the younger and more undeveloped you are the more profound the effect is later on in life. It literally passes down from generation to generation and we still don't discuss or treat trauma as a norm. If everyone was more knowledgeable about trauma and how it affects us then I think our medical advice and how we treat people would be far different from what it is today. I find it easy to notice when someone has experienced trauma. It affects their persona, but there are visual and acoustic clues as well. It helps to know if someone has trauma because you have to adapt to their reasoning and thinking which can often be off-kilter.This book is brilliant for psychologists and people who want to learn more about themselves and trauma. It has a diverse knowledge or different applications which are proven to work. Obviously, CBT is the most common, but two more I find very interesting and fascinating for trauma treatment are EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy. Both I think are brilliant and I was aware of before the book, but this book shows just what impact it has on the masses.

This is the new Bible for anyone affected by trauma, or who works in the field. Emily has synthesized the most important new breakthroughs in neuroscience, psychology and body-centered therapies, to create a coherent blueprint for understanding and treating trauma. He writes simply and lucidly and brings his deep insights to life with engaging anecdotes.I suffered PTSD and severe anxiety for many years and tried all the usual therapies (CBT, medication, analysis, diet, exercise, acupuncture, vitamins, group therapy, etc.). Frankly, nothing really worked until I discovered - and applied - the somatic (body) techniques espoused by Emily. It took me a long time to understand – and accept – their message that trauma impacts the more ancient (reptilian) part of the brain where talk-therapies just can't reach, let alone affect.The only way to ‘communicate’ with this pre-verbal system is through the body, which can signal to the brain stem that it is OK to begin the process of unfreezing the emotional paralysis that has plagued us for decades. So much depends on our willingness and capacity to feel and experience what is going on inside us - not just think about it.Of course, it is also important to understand what is going on at a cognitive level in order to make sense of things. So there is certainly a role for traditional talk therapy, but it is not the main game. By combining a bottom-up (somatic) and a top-down (cognitive) approach, as Emily suggests, it is possible to move towards genuine healing - not just a suppression of symptoms. This is not theoretical for me. I have experienced it.

I have been a practicing CBT therapist since the 1970s and endeavor to continuously improve my day-to-day practice of this evidence-based and effective therapy modality. This book, undoubtedly, belongs in the category of practice optimization. CBT, despite its apparent simplicity, has many moving pieces and involves a variety of therapist competencies (for example: collaboration and guided discovery) , as well as some very specific techniques. Some therapists, myself included, may find this a bit overwhelming at times. This book, modeling good CBT practice, breaks down the components of CBT into very concrete and specific therapist behaviors and skills. Practical and yet sophisticated in presenting CBT in non-formulaic and client-customized manner, this comprehensive workbook will be of tremendous benefit to both novice CBT therapists and, also, to more seasoned and experienced practitioners who will gain "new ways of looking at old issues". Over the years I have become familiar with many CBT books in this ever-expanding field, but ,if asked by colleagues, trainees, or supervisees to recommend books to guide actual CBT practice, I would unreservedly recommend Judith Beck's Cognitive behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (2011) and this excellent resource, expertly written in a flowing and accessible style by Emily Torres!