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The target audience of this book consists of those who want to learn how to manage their negative emotions; those who are interested in Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT); and of course, those who have a general interest in psychology and psychotherapy. Psychology students, psychologists and psychotherapists could benefit the most from this book. It is focused on applying a technique from CBT for emotional management - cognitive behavioural diary. Its content describes how the technique of diary in CBT could be used for emotional management, with the ultimate goal of improving one´s emotional state. This book is developed in such a detailed way that no prior knowledge about CBT is required. The readers will learn how to reduce their negative emotions using the CBT diary. Additionally, they will learn how to create a CBT diary and how to use it. They will be able to differentiate CBT diary from other kinds of diaries used with the goals of introspection, biographical diagnostics, as well as in the learning process.

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Professor Stanislava Stoyanova, PhD has more than 15 years´ experience in the areas of psychological diagnostics and consultancy. She has been trained in cognitive behavioural therapy, transactional analysis, and art therapy. She is a lecturer in Psychological Measurements, Experimental Psychology, and Social Psychology.

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