Using the principles of CBT, these illustrated worksheets help adults to understand and manage feelings of stress.

The activities follow the framework of a typical CBT course: how it works, looking at the nature of stress, linking thoughts, feelings, behaviour and physiology cycles, exploring different levels of thinking and beliefs, and identifying goals and future planning. It presents these theories in an accessible way so that adults are familiar with the foundations of CBT they will be using in the worksheets. They can complete them by writing or drawing, alongside the opportunity to colour in parts of the pages as they consider ideas.

Suitable for adults in individual or group work, this is an excellent book to use as a standalone resource or in conjunction with professional therapy to deal with stress.

Author Bio:

Jennifer Guest has worked in clinical therapeutic practice as a counsellor for 14 years, working with adults, couples and young people in a variety of counselling centres and schools in the North of England. Jennifer is an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and has an honours degree in Art and Design. Currently she works for Relate, a charity that provides counselling services, and has her own private practice based in Yorkshire.

Review:

“Another outstanding addition to Jennifer Guest’s excellent series of CBT Art Workbooks for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. These books have been invaluable for the vulnerable young adults I work with. This one is packed with clear, understandable explanations about the nature of stress and how cbt can help presented in a format which is accessible to all. You don’t have to be artistic to work through the sheets but they enable participants to develop an understanding of their emotions and explore techniques to help them in a safe and confidential way” – Alison Ruck, Teacher of young adults with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Also available from this author

• CBT Art Activity Book: 100 illustrated handouts for creative therapeutic work
• Art Activity Book for Psychotherapeutic Work: 100 Illustrated CBT and Psychodynamic Handouts for Creative Therapeutic Work
• Art Activity Book for Relational Work: 100 illustrated therapeutic worksheets to use with individuals, couples and families
• The CBT Art Workbook for Managing Anger
• CBT Art Workbook for Coping with Anxiety
• CBT Art Workbook for Coping with Depression
• CBT Art Workbook for Managing Stress