The central concept of the book is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the main principles of this approach. The book is straight forward and it provides the framework of the approach that I personally use as a therapist in my practice. It addresses core beliefs, behavioral activation, challenging maladaptive thinking, and learning mindfulness. These skills can be used to manage anxiety. I would recommend this book to be used on conjunction with therapy. 

CBT has been around for a very long time and it is one of the most common approaches that therapist used in their practice therefore I appreciated a fresh new perspective on it.

Self help books tend to fall on a spectrum of pseudoscience on one end and peer reviewed studies on the other end. This book by Seth Gillihan not only includes the science behind mindful cognitive behavioral therapy but incorporates his own experience to navigate his own anxiety and depression. The honesty allows readers a front row view of his journey and the methods used to see the other side of illness. 

Some of the highlights:
Each chapter contains bolded text that poses questions to the reader. Those questions help to reinforce the concepts and act as a working guide to reveal your own tendencies and  behaviors that you think are holding you back from your truest self. 
Even with the support of family and friends, for himself the way out of his depression was to confront the pain and embrace what is present. It's encouraging to see him use "Think Act Be" throughout the book and the different roadblocks he navigated by turning inward. 

Intended audience- most people will find something to help their daily lives. However, the people who are already looking to make a change around their approach to depression/anxiety will find the text useful as one tool in moving toward a fuller life .

Especially after the pandemic, many individuals suffer from anxiety and depression. One treatment methodology utilized to treat these conditions, is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Psychologist Dr. Seth Gillihan has developed this book intended to help readers deal with anxiety and its symptoms such as: anxiety, depression, and anger. The following skills are targeted and provided in an easy to understand format: behavioral activation, challenging maladaptive thinking patterns, and learning mindfulness. This book can used by a reader as an individual practice or it can be used on conjunction with ongoing therapy.  The concepts are easily understood and clearly explained by Dr. Gillihan. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to combat symptoms of anxiety and depression. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

A solid primer to the topic at large, Gillihan ties back in personal experience to make it almost a memoir-like fashion to make it a personal narrative as well as an instructive one.

I'm an educator and therapist. I found this book interesting! I will definitely implement some the material read into my therapy practices and courses.

Seth J. Gillihan’s “Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” is a wonderful book, chock full of psychological insights that can transform anyone’s life, leading to more meaning, purpose, and spiritual peace. I highly recommend it!

This is a good overview of what cognitive behavioral therapy is.  The author does an interesting job weaving the tale of his depression and practice of CBT with an explanation of the principles of the therapy.  I thought this would focus more on the actual practicing of it and how to do it on your own (more of a guidebook).  While there is some guidance on how to practice it, it was a little heavy on theory and the working of therapy.  If you're interested in CBT as an alternative before diving in, this a good book