Personal Development All-in-one For Dummies

A complete guide to understanding how you think, and discovering how to think differently.
Personal Development All-in-One For Dummies is a complete guide to the key techniques that help you master your thoughts: Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy.
Discover the basic principles of each approach and receive sensible, practical and effective expert advice on how each one can help you challenge negative beliefs and change your attitudes. Whether you wish to conquer an anxiety, beat an addiction or simply think more positively, here you will find proven and popular methods that you can use to make major changes - improving your personal power and creating the life you want.


Table of contents :
Introduction.
Book I: Essential Concepts of Personal Development.
Chapter 1: Exploring the Key Themes of NLP.
Chapter 2: Understanding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Chapter 3: Examining Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 4: Introducing Life Coaching.
Book II: Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Chapter 1: Taking Charge of Your Life.
Chapter 2: Creating Rapport.
Chapter 3: Reaching Beyond the Words People Say.
Chapter 4: Exploring the Amazing Power of Your Senses.
Chapter 5: Opening The Toolkit.
Chapter 6: Uncovering Your Secret Programs behind your habits and Behaviours.
Book III: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Chapter 1: Correcting Your Thinking.
Chapter 2: Overcoming Obstacles to Progress.
Chapter 3: Putting CBT into Action.
Chapter 4: Taking a Fresh Look at Your Past.
Chapter 5: Setting Your Sights on Goals.
Book IV: Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 1: Taking A Separate View of Yourself.
Chapter 2: Considering How Hypnotherapy Can Help.
Chapter 3: Feeling Good.
Chapter 4: Expanding the Reach of Hypnotherapy.
Chapter 5: Practising Self-Hypnosis.
Book V: Life Coaching.
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Coaching Journey.
Chapter 2: Visualising Your Whole-Life Goals.
Chapter 3: Becoming Your Best Self.
Chapter 4: Focusing on the Elements of Your Life.
Chapter 5: Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing.
Chapter 6: Developing and Growing.
Appendix.
Index.

Market Description :
Primary market
People interested in learning about the tools that direct the mind and thought for positive thinking and personal development
Secondary market
People with specific mental health issues, looking for an overview of all the techniques available to them for self-improvement

About Author :
Rhena Branch, Mike Bryant, Kate Burton; Peter Mabbutt, Jeni Mumford; Romilla Ready; Rob Willson, and Gillian Burn

Editor Gillian Burn is a consultant and specialist in health initiatives for major organisations with over 25 years experience in health. She is the founder and Principal of Health Circles Ltd, and is a qualified master practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming, time line therapy® and in creating healthy environments.