This latest book by Dr. Linda Elder introduces a substantive theory of critical thinking to the field of mental health therapy and details a broad, integrated set of critical thinking tools for use in self-therapy and professional therapy. It is for the individual seeking a more enlightened, more fulfilled, less fearful, and less self-defeating orientation to the world. It is also for those who are aware that they are not now reaching their potential and who seek a self-actualizing frame of mind. This book vastly broadens and deepens the critical thinking concepts and principles explicitly available to therapists; it is therefore recommended for use by therapists with clients, as well as for clients and individuals working alone.
      “A tour-de-force application of critical thinking to psychotherapy! The human change processes are fraught with mysteries and unpredictability, but the tools in this book ensure those uncertainties are minimized. ... A must read!” — Chuck Ruby, Ph.D
      “Critical Thinking Therapy is the rational person’s guidebook to bolstering happiness and mental health. Unlike self-help books promising quick fixes, Elder’s illuminating opus offers tools to build the habits that make real change possible, arguing that critical thinking—broadly defined here as “a way of living in which you routinely examine your thinking for quality before acting on that thinking”—is essential to mental health, self-actualization, achieving one’s potential, and leading “a satisfying, rewarding life” through “complete honesty.” — Editor's Pick, BookLife Reviews