Product Description

A practical four-step cognitive therapy program for overcoming self-doubt and fear-from leading experts in the field.

Long-time associates of the Beck Institute, Drs. Sokol and Fox share their practical, four-step cognitive therapy program for overcoming self-doubt and fear, building confidence, and maximizing potential in all areas of life. Their unique program enables the reader to identify and examine those areas where self-doubt gets triggered and interferes with their potential. As the self-doubt becomes more externalized, readers are shown step-by-step how to determine if their fear is valid, and if not, how to overcome it. Readers will learn how to develop confidence and to base their actions on a new, more positive belief structure, resulting in a true and lasting form of solid self-esteem and confidence.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55023 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780399535291
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Leslie Sokol, Ph.D., is the Director of Education and one of the principle instructors with the Beck Institute.

Marci G. Fox, Ph.D., is a Senior Faculty Member in their training program. They are both licensed psychologists who have worked closely for many years. Dr. Sokol's private practice is in the Philadelphia suburbs and Dr. Fox's practice is located in Boca Raton, FL.

Customer Reviews

A simple, helpful book on the use of cognitive strategies to challenge self-doubt and increase self-confidence
Overall, this is a useful little book. The authors, Doctors Leslie Sokol and Marci Fox, are both long-time associates of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research. In Think Confident, Be Confident, Drs. Sokol and Fox utilize the principles of cognitive therapy to target self-doubt and the detrimental effects that it can have on one's moods, actions, motivation, and ultimately, self-confidence. They do this by utilizing a 4-step approach to conquering doubt (Label It, Question It, Rethink It, and Take Action).

Although the ideas offered here are clearly not new, the authors present their information in a manner that is extremely accessible to the average reader and that is also appropriate to a self-help format. Regarding the latter, this book is likely to appeal to readers of that genre, particularly given that is fairly short, uses simple language, and contains helpful exercises. As a psychologist myself, I believe that challenging negative thinking patterns is an effective strategy for many types of concerns, and thus much of my own work utilizes a cognitive approach. Given this, I would recommend Think Confident, Be Confident to readers who are motivated to work on addressing their dysfunctional thinking patterns on their own.

Need a Boost?
Think Confident, Be Confident uses everyday examples which I found I could relate. I never realized that the gestures from others that (purposely or accidentally) make you feel inferior can be naturally ignored by easily retraining your brain - really. This books is worth a look and is filled with fun workbook style exercises.

A Best Seller for Sure.
"Think Confident. Be Confident" is an awesome book.

I was introduced to the concept of Cognitive Therapy many years ago through a book that was written by one of Dr. Sokol's collegues, Dr. Beck ofThe Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. That book helped save my life. That book was for then. This book is for now.

Not only does this book help you with self doubt, it teaches you a more positive and realistic way of thinking overall. Not through "happy talk", but by giving you tools that are necessary for confident thinking and being. The main tool is the evidence that you have what it takes for self confidence, making this book a "must read" for everyone.