Hello I hope things are going better for you at this time. Your therapist may be concerned that you will get intertwined in the book and get confused and grandiose in the therapy in the book, and neglect your thrapeutic therapy with your therapist. Some people with bipolar become followers of things that are not exactly positive, or get overly concerned about things that are not as beneficial in their therapy. I think if the book is helpful to you and is helpful to your standards, then you should use the exercises in the book, but ALSO see your therapist as well. for more rounded treatment. I hope the best for you there is a WRAP (wellness REcovery Action Planning) class available is some states you may like this class as well, since you are abe to follow exercises in the book you are reading. WRAP can be found on the internet and was founded by Mary Ellen Copeland. Take care Sincerely Soidhonia