Metacognitive therapy is based on the principle that worry & rumination are universal processes leading to emotional disorder. These processes are linked to erroneous beliefs about thinking & unhelpful self-regulation strategies. Metacognitive Therapy: Distinctive Features is an introduction to the theoretical foundations & therapeutic principles of metacognitive therapy. Divided into two sections Theory & Practice & using thirty key points the authors explore how metacognitive therapy can allow people to escape from repetitive thinking patterns that often lead to prolonged psychological distress. This book is a valuable resource for both students & practitioners wishing to develop a basic understanding of metacognitive therapy & how it compares & contrasts with traditional forms of cognitive behavioural therapy.