If you've always wanted to stop intrusive thoughts but don't have an effective method for doing so, then keep reading...Two manuscripts in one book: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Essential CBT Guide to Rewiring the Brain and Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts Using a Highly Effective Form of Psychotherapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Ultimate Guide to Using ACT to Treat Stress, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, and More, Including Mindfulness Exercises and a Comparison with CBT and DBT Are you sick and tired of being depressed, experiencing anxiety, and having unwanted intrusive thoughts? Do you finally want to say goodbye to negative thought patterns and discover something which works for you? If so, then you've come to the right place. You see, breaking free from depression and anxiety doesn't have to be difficult. Even if you've tried many other ways that didn't work. In fact, it can be easier than you think. A report in BBC Science linked to a study demonstrating that CBT can change the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for higher-level thinking. The report concluded that it seems that CBT might be able to make real, physical changes to both our "emotional brain" (instincts) and our "logical brain" (thoughts). In this book, you are going to discover how you can use CBT to condition your thoughts and actions to support you in improving your emotional experiences in life. From cover to cover, you will be walked through the step-by-step process of overcoming your mental illness once and for all using CBT. In part 1 of this book, you will learn about: The 9 types of negative thoughts you need to be aware of How to get something to work towards Amazing CBT tools The best behavioral activation techniques How to change your problematic core beliefs and replace them with positive and productive core beliefs How Mindfulness-integrated CBT (MiCBT) works Simple methods you can use to improve your overall life that supports the success of your CBT efforts And so much more Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: What is ACT? The Six Core Processes of ACT ACT Case Formulation Treating Depression with ACT Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with ACT How to Treat OCD with ACT Treating Anxiety with ACT Treating Substance Abuse and Addictions with ACT Treating Aggressive Behavior with ACT Treating Chronic Pain with ACT Monitoring Weight Loss with ACT Treating Stress with ACT Stopping the Habi