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PESI Publishing & Media. ISBN: 9781936128433  \n [pacja.org.au](pacja.org.au/2022/04/127-more-amazing-tips-and-tools-for-the-therapeutic-toolbox-cbt-cbt-and-beyond-2020-by)[/2022/04/127-more-amazing-tips-and-tools-for-the-therapeutic-toolbox-cbt-cbt-and-beyond-2020-by](pacja.org.au/2022/04/127-more-amazing-tips-and-tools-for-the-therapeutic-toolbox-cbt-cbt-and-beyond-2020-by)judith-belmont-pesi-publishing-media  \nReturn to Articles  \nReviewed by: Philip Chittleborough  \nBook Review  \nAs indicated by its title, this book provides (amongst other things) a large number and diverse range of tips related to the usage of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), and interventions related to positive psychology. Most of the tips are presented in a three-part format of introductory remarks and/or theory relating to the tip; instructions or guidance on implementation of the tip; and finally, commentary, advice, or other remarks.  \nThe author, Judith Belmont, broadly describes her intended audience as mental health professionals and therapists. The book will perhaps be particularly helpful for recent graduates and others seeking a resource that has a focus on practical application.  \nThe author does not provide the reader with much information about herself in terms of her professional background, training, or experience. This might be a little off-putting to students and newly graduated therapists/counsellors who are accustomed to scrutinising the source of the works they read. However, it is clear that the author is equal to the task.  \nThe book is organised around nine chapters, including a chapter each on CBT, DBT, positive psychology, healing and forgiveness, and improving communication skills and relationships. Other chapters cover life coaching, working with groups, using social media, and mental health tips that clients can readily access or carry with them.  \nAlthough the chapters are written primarily for therapists, they do also contain many worksheets that can be provided to clients. The reader is provided with a website where these worksheets can be downloaded by themselves. These are generous in number.  \nAs for the content itself, I was a little unsure of the quality that I would find. This uncertainty was based on the book title’s reference to “amazing” tips, and the chapter titles having a light and breezy tone with the relatively frequent use of exclamation marks. Again, this impression might be off-putting to therapists who look for signs of substance and rigour in their initial examination of a book. On the other hand, this first impression might appeal to other therapists.  \nFortunately, however, I found this book to be better than my initial impressions. For the most part, the content is very sound. I had only minor quibbles with it, and these were infrequent. Its greatest strength is its application – which is the book’s primary aim (rather than going into a lot of depth in terms of theory) . Worksheets are very much written in“client-friendly” terminology, and with an understanding of their perspective.  \nThe chapter on CBT – which will probably be of great interest to many readers – is based on rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT), rather than “Beck-ian” CBT. In keeping with traditional REBT terminology, the author makes reference to “irrational” beliefs, even in client worksheets. The softer terminology used in Beck-ian CBT of “unhelpful” beliefs would have been better.  \nAt times, the author is a little too optimistic in the messages conveyed in client worksheets – such as with statements like “Think straight to feel great!”. Also of concern is a text box referring to clients transforming their lives with “positive thoughts”. 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