“This workbook could not be timelier as an invaluable resource for the growing number of people who struggle with anxiety and depression—especially as we battle an unprecedented global health crisis. Michael Tompkins masterfully explains psychological theory and integrates evidence-based interventions into easily applied strategies for reducing emotional pain, improving functioning, and facilitating values-based living. Numerous real-life examples lend validation to reduce shame and illustrate effective implementation of skills.”
—Rochelle I. Frank, PhD, assistant clinical professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley; adjunct professor at The Wright Institute; and coauthor of The Transdiagnostic Road Map to CaseFormulation and Treatment Planning
~Rochelle I. Frank, PhD
“The main idea of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is that we can feel better by practicing new habits of thought and behavior, and there is a wealth of evidence to back up this idea. In The Anxiety and Depression Workbook, Michael Tompkins walks you through the steps of CBT, including challenging negative thoughts, mindfulness, reducing avoidant behavior, problem-solving, exposure, and self-compassion. Tompkins speaks to the reader in a manner that manages to be comprehensive yet also highly accessible. It’s like having a master therapist at your side as you read. If you suffer from anxiety or depression, this is the book for you. I’ll be recommending it to my clients for years to come.”
—David F. Tolin, PhD, director of the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Hartford HealthCare Institute of Living, president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and coauthor of The Big Book of Exposures
~David F. Tolin, PhD
“If you are seeking evidence-based tools and strategies to help you cope with anxiety and depression, I urge you to read this book. Michael Tompkins is an experienced and talented clinician who has used these strategies to help thousands of individuals. If you read this book, he can help you too.”
—Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD, director of the Oakland Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center; and clinical professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley
~Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD
“This excellent workbook contains a wealth of practical information, presented in easy-to-understand language; complete with graphs, worksheets, and practice exercises. All is designed to help distressed persons act in the face of their anxious and depressed feelings—rather than avoid them. Conceptually, the focus is on teaching a variety of skills to build emotional, cognitive, and behavioral flexibility. Learning these skills will enable the reader to create lasting change that will reduce distress and improve quality of life.”
—Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP, emerita professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, practicing geropsychologist, and internationally recognized researcher in dementia family caregiving
~Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP
“If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you should read The Anxiety and Depression Workbook. Written by a very seasoned clinician, it offers a coherent set of strategies for managing these emotional concerns that are based on contemporary clinical science.”
—R. Trent Codd III, EdS, executive director of the CBT Center of Western North Carolina, and coauthor of Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors
~R. Trent Codd III, EdS
