"As a case manager treating young people with mental health problems I regularly use cognitive behaviour therapy in my practice. I have found that CBT is particularly helpful with youth suffering from depression, mixed anxiety and depressive disorders, dysthymia, substance abuse and deliberate self harming behaviours. Patients report that they find the book I have been basing our sessions on, "Fight Your Dark Shadow", reader friendly,amusing and set out in such a way that particular concepts are encapsulated on the one page. This format enables the patients to grasp the content easily. Their homework is based on practing the skills and techniques in their own environments and reporting back on the results of their efforts. I will continue to base my sessions on "Fight Your Dark Shadow" as I have not found a better teaching tool for imparting emotional resilience."


Susan Fell, RN Grad. Dip., Case Manager,
Community Mental Health



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