The leading text for students & practicing therapists who want to learn the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) this book is eminently practical & authoritative. In a highly accessible step-by-step style master clinician Judith S. Beck demonstrates how to engage patients develop a sound case conceptualization plan treatment & structure sessions effectively. Core cognitive behavioral & experiential techniques are explicated & strategies are presented for troubleshooting difficulties & preventing relapse. An extended case example & many vignettes & transcripts illustrate CBT in action. Seven reproducible clinical tools can also be downloaded & printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11" size (www.guilford.com/p/beck 4). New to this edition: reflects over 15 years of research advances & the author's ongoing experience as a clinician teacher & supervisor chapters on the evaluation session & behavioral activation increased emphasis on the therapeutic relationship building on patients' strengths & homework now even more practical: features reproducibles & a sample case write-up. This book will be invaluable to clinicians & graduate students in all of the mental health disciplines including clinical psychology social work psychiatry & counseling. It will also serve as a text in graduate-level CBT & psychotherapy courses." ...

This book uniquely combines CBT with the Department of Health stepped care model to provide the first comprehensive case study-approach textbook. A step-by-step guide to using CBT this book is structured around case studies of clients who present with the most commonly encountered conditions; from mild to more complex enduring symptoms & diagnosis. This distinctive practical format is ideal in showing how to put the principles of CBT & stepped care into effect. As well as echoing postgraduate level training it provides an insight into the experiences the trainee will encounter in real-world practice. Each chapter addresses a specific client condition & covers initial referral presentation & assessment case formulation treatment interventions evaluation of CBT strategies & discharge planning. Specific presenting problems covered include: first onset & chronic Depression; Social Phobia; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Chronic Bulimia Nervosa & Anorexia nervosa; Alcohol Addiction; & Personality Disorder. This book also

Includes:: practical learning exercises for the reader & clinical hints as well as extensive reference to further CBT research resources & reading. This timely text will be invaluable for trainees on Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programmes & anyone studying on postgraduate CBT courses.

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This best-selling eminently practical evidence-based guide to the cognitive behavioural approach to counselling has now been substantially revised & updated to reflect current theoretical & practical developments in the CBT field. The second edition contains an expanded step-by-step guide to the process of counselling from initial contact with the client to termination. The guide follows a skills-based format & new case studies illustrate the theory into practice. Drawing on their own extensive experience & contemporary research the authors provide a concise overview of the cognitive behavioural approach with new material on emotional problems rarely covered in practitioner guides a strong emphasis on the therapeutic alliance & updated bibliographic references throughout. ...

An invaluable resource for therapists this lucidly written book provides research-based strategies for addressing the core problems of Asperger syndrome (AS) & helping clients manage frequently encountered comorbidities such as anxiety disorders & depression. Detailed case examples illustrate the complexities of AS & the challenges it presents in daily life relationships & the workplace. The author presents a cogent rationale for cognitive-behavioral intervention & offers clear guidelines for conducting assessments & designing & implementing individualized treatment plans. Throughout the emphasis is on helping people with AS decrease distress while preserving & building on their unique strengths. Special features include a case formulation worksheet & other helpful reproducibles. ...

An updated edition of the bestselling guide on reprogramming one's negative thoughts & behaviour Once the province of mental health professionals CBT (or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) has gained wide acceptance as the treatment of choice for anyone looking to overcome anxiety lose weight manage anger beat an addiction or simply gain a new outlook on life. Written by two CBT therapists this bestselling guide helps you apply the principles of CBT in your everyday life-allowing you to spot errors in your thinking; tackle toxic thoughts; refocus & retrain your awareness; & finally stand up to & become free of the fear depression anger & obsessions that have been plaguing you. *

Includes:: tips on establishing ten healthy attitudes for living as well as ten ways to lighten up * Helps you chart a path by defining problems & setting goals * Offers advice on taking a fresh look at your past overcoming any obstacles to progress as well as ways to maintain your CBT gains *

Includes:: new & refreshed content including chapters on how to beat an addiction & overcome body image issues With indispensable advice on finding your way out of the debilitating maze of negative thoughts & actions the book is brimming with invaluable suggestions that will have even a confirmed pessimist well armed for the journey forward.



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Previous editions have established this best-selling student handbook as THE cognitive psychology textbook of choice both for its academic rigour & its accessibility. This sixth edition continues this tradition. It has been substantially updated & revised to reflect new developments in the field (especially within cognitive neuroscience). Traditional approaches are combined with the cutting-edge cognitive neuroscience approach to create a comprehensive coherent & totally up-to-date overview of all the main fields in cognitive psychology. The major topics covered include perception attention memory concepts language problem solving & reasoning as well as some applied topics such as everyday memory. New to this edition: Presented in full-colour throughout with numerous colour illustrations including photographs & brain scans Increased emphasis on cognitive neuroscience to reflect its growing influence on cognitive psychology A NEW chapter on Cognition & Emotion A WHOLE chapter on Consciousness Increased coverage of applied topics such as recovered memories medical expertise informal reasoning & emotion regulation incorporated throughout the textbook More focus on individual differences in areas including long-term memory expertise reasoning emotion & regulation. The textbook is packed full of useful features that will engage students & aid revision including key terms which are new to this edition chapter summaries & suggestions for further reading. Written by one of the leading textbook authors in psychology this thorough & user-friendly textbook will continue to be essential reading for all undergraduate students of psychology. Those taking courses in computer science education linguistics physiology & medicine will also find it an invaluable resource. This edition is accompanied by a rich array of supplementary materials which will be made available to qualifying adopters completely free of charge. The online multimedia materials include: A Power Point lecture course & multiple-choice question test bank A unique Student Learning Program: an interactive revision program incorporating a range of multimedia resources including interactive exercises & demonstrations & active reference links to journal articles. ...

Cognitive Psychology provides a lively & engaging introduction to this field & offers complete coverage of all the British Psychological Society (BPS) required topics. This text provides a clear & detailed account of key experiments theories & concepts & the examples full colour photos & illustrations found throughout animate theoretical discussion & enable students to grasp the practical applications of Cognitive Psychology. ...

Cognitive therapies are based on the idea that behavior & emotions result largely from an individuals appraisal of a situation & are therefore influenced by that individuals beliefs assumptions & images. This book is a comprehensive guide to cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders. ...

This authoritative book reviews current cognitive-behavioral models of OCD & delineates an innovative theoretically & empirically grounded approach to assessment & treatment. Leading scientist-practitioner David A. Clark first elaborates & refines existing theories of obsessions & compulsions. He then spells out effective strategies for assessing client needs developing a clear case formulation implementing an array of cognitive & behavioral interventions & troubleshooting potential difficulties. Illustrated with extensive clinical material the volume is practical & user-friendly. Reproducible appendices feature over a dozen rating scales client handouts & homework tasks. ...

The first edition of this book introduced the Young-Bramham Programme a pioneering approach to cognitive behavioural treatment for ADHD in adults which was well-received by clinical & academic communities alike. Based on the latest findings in the field the authors have expanded the second edition to incorporate treatment strategies not only for adults but also for adolescents with ADHD. * Updates the proven Young-Bramham Programme to be used not only with adults but also with adolescents who are making the difficult transition from child to adult services * New edition of an influential guide to treating ADHD beyond childhood which encompasses the recent growth in scientific knowledge of ADHD along with published treatment guidelines * Chapter format provides a general introduction a description of functional deficits assessment methods CBT solutions to the problem & a template for group delivery * Provides a wealth of downloadable assessment checklists & tools ...