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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Dozens of practical exercises & easy to perform techniques for banishing negative thoughts before they take hold Whether you're trying to overcome anxiety & depression boost self-esteem beat addiction lose weight or simply improve your outlook cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers a practical sensible approach to mastering your thoughts & thinking constructively. In this updated & expanded edition of the companion workbook to their bestselling Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies" professional therapists Rhena Branch & Rob Wilson show you step-by-step how to put the lessons provided in their book into practice. Inside you'll find a huge number of hands-on exercises & techniques to help you remove roadblocks to change & regain control over your life. " Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook For Dummies Second Edition": develops the ideas & concepts that presented in the bestselling " Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies Second Edition" & provides exercises to put those ideas into practice; features a range of hands-on CBT exercises & techniques for beating anxiety or depression boosting your self-esteem losing weight or simply improving your outlook on life. Rhena Branch & Rob Willson are CBT therapists at the Priory Clinic in London & the authors of " Cognitive Behavioural Therapy For Dummies"." ...

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 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 ...

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