Martin N. Seif Books
Seif, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
Known for: Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts
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Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts
This book provides a practical cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to help readers manage and reduce intrusive thoughts. It explains how unwanted thoughts arise, why they persist, and offers step-by-step strategies to break the cycle of fear and avoidance. The authors guide readers to understand that intrusive thoughts are normal and teach methods to respond to them without distress or compulsive behaviors.
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Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and the Trap of Fear
Intrusive thoughts are one of the most universal aspects of human thinking, yet they become distressing when fear is fused with meaning. Most people experience fleeting mental images or ideas that are odd, disturbing, or out of character, but those who suffer from them often believe the thoughts rev...
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Stepping into Acceptance: Changing Your Relationship to Thoughts
Once you understand that intrusive thoughts persist through fear and avoidance, the next step is to alter your relationship with them. Acceptance is not resignation — it is the opposite of struggle. When you allow a thought to exist without trying to stamp it out, you signal to your mind that it is ...
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Seif, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
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