“To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.”
—Socrates
What’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.
This workbook is awesome. I’m a therapist and I can certainly use many of the exercises in this book with clients. However, personally I have found this book very insightful. The exercises and material
Is easy to understand and apply. I love it and definitely recommend it to anyone but mostly for those of us who are struggling with anxiety and struggling with managing life stressors! Can’t wait for it to be available in Spanish!
I found this workbook so informative and helpful! It’s easy to use and understand, and written in a ways that’s helpful to therapists and clients alike. I completed all the step-by-step assignments, and gained new insights and even learned some new things about myself! I highly recommend putting this workbook to work for you! -Heidi McBain, MA, LMFT, LPC, PMH-C
Dr. Waltman and his esteemed colleagues have created an exceptional workbook that will be essential for every mental health therapist. Dr. Waltman seamlessly combines evidence-based interventions with the timeless wisdom of a Stoic perspective. This brilliant workbook pays homage to Dr. Aaron Beck and many other behavioral therapy pioneers. Cheers, Dr. Waltman!
This workbook is an incredible resource for clinicians and non-clinicians alike, masterfully providing evidence-based, clinical expertise and knowledge in an accessible and easily digestible way. I’m looking forward to sharing this resource with clients and having this as a fixture on my bookshelf!