The Stoicism Workbook
How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You
Published on 29. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-64848-266-3 (ISBN)
Description
What is the secret to lasting happiness? In The Stoicism Workbook, readers learn how thinking like Socrates and other Stoics-and using the Socratic method of self-inquiry-can help them identify what truly matters in their life, and build the inner strength and resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook helps readers think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and overcome mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, and more.
"To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom."-SocratesWhat's the secret to lasting happiness? How do you gain the resilience needed to weather life's inevitable storms? What can you do when you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or burned out by life? For ancient philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Epictetus, these questions were more than mere musings-they were key elements of a school of thought called Stoicism.In The Stoicism Workbook, you'll learn how thinking like Socrates-and using the Socratic method of questioning or self-inquiry-can help you identify what truly matters in your life, and build the resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook will help you think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and improve your overall mental health and well-being. You'll also discover how the core Stoic virtues-wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance-can be your compass as you navigate an increasingly uncertain world.Stoicism isn't about being emotionless in the face of pain or suffering. It's about giving yourself space for reflection before reacting. It's about seeing opportunities in everyday challenges, which in turn makes you stronger and more resilient. It's about wielding the power to decide to what extent sadness, pain, and anger affect you.These are the keys to lasting happiness. Let this workbook guide you to learn more, and put this ancient wisdom into practice every day.
"To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom."-SocratesWhat's the secret to lasting happiness? How do you gain the resilience needed to weather life's inevitable storms? What can you do when you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or burned out by life? For ancient philosophers like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Zeno, and Epictetus, these questions were more than mere musings-they were key elements of a school of thought called Stoicism.In The Stoicism Workbook, you'll learn how thinking like Socrates-and using the Socratic method of questioning or self-inquiry-can help you identify what truly matters in your life, and build the resilience needed to go out and get it! Combining ancient philosophical wisdom with modern psychology, this practical self-help workbook will help you think flexibly, maintain inner peace, adapt to difficult situations, and improve your overall mental health and well-being. You'll also discover how the core Stoic virtues-wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance-can be your compass as you navigate an increasingly uncertain world.Stoicism isn't about being emotionless in the face of pain or suffering. It's about giving yourself space for reflection before reacting. It's about seeing opportunities in everyday challenges, which in turn makes you stronger and more resilient. It's about wielding the power to decide to what extent sadness, pain, and anger affect you.These are the keys to lasting happiness. Let this workbook guide you to learn more, and put this ancient wisdom into practice every day.
Reviews / Votes
This book is a brilliant synthesis of old and new. The authors have updated the powerful, life-affirming philosophy of Stoicism for a modern-day audience, keeping its ancient roots while infusing it with insights from contemporary approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). It's an excellent and easy-to-use workbook, that among other benefits, will help you to live by your values, unhook yourself from difficult thoughts, make room for difficult emotions, be compassionate to yourself, use your core values as a compass to guide you, and live mindfully. Highly recommended! * Russ Harris, physician, therapist, and author of ACT Made Simple and The Happiness Trap * A really useful workbook, combining ancient wisdom and modern psychology to enable you to become wiser and more resilient. Successfully synthesizes Stoicism and Socrates with third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches like ACT and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). A book I will be recommending to my therapy clients and therapist colleagues. * Tim LeBon, author of 365 Ways to Be More Stoic, accredited CBT therapist working in the NHS and private practice, and director of research for Modern Stoicism and the Aurelius Foundation * Thousands of years before psychotherapy existed, the practical wisdom of Stoic philosophy changed lives and shaped global civilizations! Written by internationally renowned experts in Socratic thought and evidence-based psychotherapy, this book harnesses the power of Stoic wisdom and the best that psychological science has to offer. This is a method that helps you to feel deeply and live wisely. I loved it. Highly, highly recommended! * Dennis Tirch, PhD, director at The Center for Compassion Focused Therapy *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oakland, CA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 256 mm
Width: 205 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
421 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64848-266-3 (9781648482663)
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Additional editions
Scott Waltman | R. Trent Codd | Kasey Pierce
Stoicism Workbook
How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You
E-Book
07/2024
New Harbinger Publications
€26.49
Available for download
Scott Waltman | R. Trent Codd | Kasey Pierce
Stoicism Workbook
How the Wisdom of Socrates Can Help You Build Resilience and Overcome Anything Life Throws at You
E-Book
07/2024
New Harbinger Publications
€26.49
Available for download
Persons
Scott Waltman, PsyD, is a practicing Stoic, and international cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) trainer. He was a Global Ambassador for the World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. He is a board member of the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and president-elect of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT). He is coauthor of Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors. He lives in San Antonio, TX.
R. Trent Codd III, EdS, is vice president of clinical services in the Carolinas for Refresh Mental Health. Prior to assuming his current position, he was executive director of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Western North Carolina, a multidisciplinary group practice specializing in the provision of evidence-based mental health care, a practice he founded in 2001. In addition, he is a diplomate, fellow, and certified trainer/consultant for the A-CBT, and a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Codd has authored and coauthored several peer-reviewed publications and books, including Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors. He lives in Asheville, NC.
Kasey Pierce is a writer, editor, and Stoic columnist from the Metro Detroit, MI, area. She was a freelance content editor on Donald Robertson's Verissimus, editor of Tim LeBon's 365 Ways toBe More Stoic, and a recurring speaker at Stoicon-X Women. A graduate of business leadership studies, she was a speaker at Plato's Academy Centre's Ancient Philosophy for Modern Leadership conference. Pierce is passionate about broadening Stoicism's appeal, and feels CBT practices are the most efficient way of applying the ancient philosophy to everyday life.
R. Trent Codd III, EdS, is vice president of clinical services in the Carolinas for Refresh Mental Health. Prior to assuming his current position, he was executive director of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Western North Carolina, a multidisciplinary group practice specializing in the provision of evidence-based mental health care, a practice he founded in 2001. In addition, he is a diplomate, fellow, and certified trainer/consultant for the A-CBT, and a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). Codd has authored and coauthored several peer-reviewed publications and books, including Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors. He lives in Asheville, NC.
Kasey Pierce is a writer, editor, and Stoic columnist from the Metro Detroit, MI, area. She was a freelance content editor on Donald Robertson's Verissimus, editor of Tim LeBon's 365 Ways toBe More Stoic, and a recurring speaker at Stoicon-X Women. A graduate of business leadership studies, she was a speaker at Plato's Academy Centre's Ancient Philosophy for Modern Leadership conference. Pierce is passionate about broadening Stoicism's appeal, and feels CBT practices are the most efficient way of applying the ancient philosophy to everyday life.