First published 2002
Randy O. Frost explores how the mind creates and maintains obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. The author presents cognitive theories that explain why certain thoughts become stuck in endless loops and how these mental patterns develop into clinical disorders. Frost examines the thinking processes that transform normal worries into overwhelming obsessions. He describes therapeutic approaches that help people recognize and change these thought patterns. The book connects research findings to practical treatment methods. Frost shows how cognitive therapy techniques can break the cycle of obsessive thinking. This work offers mental health professionals and students a framework for understanding these complex psychological phenomena.
Genres: psychology, mental-health, self-help, academic
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, mental-health
516 pages · ebook · Pergamon