Mindful CBT Workbook

Integrating Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Lasting Change

De: Evelyn A. Stonebridge

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Mindful CBT Workbook: Integrating Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Lasting Change

This workbook combines two of the most widely practiced approaches in modern mental health — mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — into a single, structured program. Across eleven chapters, it moves from foundational concepts through practical techniques to real-world application, with exercises you complete as you go.

What the workbook covers

• Mindfulness foundations — breathwork techniques, body scan practices, and present-moment awareness exercises you can do in under ten minutes
• Core CBT techniques — identifying cognitive distortions, challenging automatic negative thoughts, and building healthier thinking patterns
• Anxiety and stress management — practical strategies combining grounding mindfulness with structured CBT approaches for when things feel overwhelming
• Working through depression — how mindfulness complements CBT techniques for addressing persistent low mood, hopelessness, and lack of motivation
• Communication and relationships — mindful listening skills and assertiveness techniques for personal and professional interactions
• Self-esteem and confidence — exercises for recognizing and challenging the thought patterns that undermine self-worth
• Navigating life transitions — applying mindful CBT tools during periods of change, uncertainty, or upheaval
• Building a lasting practice — creating a sustainable personal routine so the techniques become part of daily life, not something you forget a week after finishing the book

How it's structured

Each chapter pairs clear explanations with hands-on exercises, journaling prompts, and self-reflection activities. The book is designed to be worked through in order, with each section building on the skills developed in the previous one. It includes case studies showing how mindful CBT applies to common situations like workplace stress, relationship difficulties, and major life changes. A full references section cites the clinical research behind the approaches used.

Who it's for

This workbook suits people who want a structured, self-guided approach to managing stress, anxiety, or low mood. It works well as a companion to professional therapy — something to practise between sessions — or as a standalone resource if you prefer working through things independently. The exercises are designed to fit a busy schedule, and the writing assumes no prior knowledge of either mindfulness or CBT.