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Written in a clear, step-by-step style, this ideal teaching text makes cognitive therapy immediately accessible to students as well as to professionals new to cognitive therapy. The author uses a single case example to demonstrate how to conceptualize patients according to the cognitive model, plan treatment, conduct an initial session, structure therapy within and across sessions, incorporate homework, and use cognitive and behavioral techniques. Instructors will appreciate the book's emphasis on formulating cases, making decisions within therapy sessions, diagnosing problems in therapy, and using advanced techniques to modify core beliefs and underlying assumptions. Transcripts in every chapter richly illustrate the narrative.

TEN SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO MANAGE ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, WORRY AND OTHER COMMON MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a proven form of psychotherapy that is often the first-line of treatment recommended for managing depression, anxiety, worry, and other common issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Made Simple delivers a simplified approach to learning the most essential parts of cognitive behavioural therapy and applying them to your life. Written by licensed psychologist and bestselling author Seth Gillihan, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Made Simple replaces workbook pages and technical language with quick and highly accessible cognitive behavioural therapy strategies that can be used on an as-needed basis. Presented with simple and straightforward language, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Made Simple encourages readers to succeed with: - Practical explanations of 10 essential CBT principles: such as challenging negative thought patterns, behavioural activation, and overcoming procrastination, organized in a similar structure to in-person cognitive behavioural therapy - Supportive guidance: for creating goals and outlining strategies to help yourself meet them - Helpful self-evaluation sections: to help you track your progress and reflect on what you've learned using cognitive behavioural therapy For people who are interested in realizing the proven benefits of CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Made Simple is a vital resource that will promote personal growth as you overcome challenges and improve your wellbeing.

Insightful interviews with a Who's Who of the world's foremost therapists Therapy's Best is a lively and entertaining collection of one-on-one interviews with some of the top therapists and counselors in the world. Educator and psychotherapist Dr. Howard G. Rosenthal talks with twenty of therapy's legends, including Albert Ellis, arguably the greatest clinical psychologist and therapist of our time; assertiveness training pioneer Robert Alberti; experiential psychotherapist Al Mahrer; and William Glasser, the father of reality therapy and choice theory. Each interview reveals insights into the therapists' personal lives, their observations on counseling, and the helping profession in general, and their thoughts on what really works when dealing with clients in need. The interviews found in Therapy's Best uncover treatment strategies that are often missing from traditional textbooks, journal articles, courses, and seminars related to assertiveness training, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), marriage and family counseling, transactional analysis, psychoanalysis, suicide prevention, voice therapy, experiential psychotherapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Conversations with the "best and brightest" (including two recipients of the American Psychological Association's Division of Psychotherapy's "Living Legends" award) reveal why these therapists are such effective helpers, what makes their theories so popular, and most important, what makes them tick. This unique book lets you "rub elbows" with these consummate professionals and learn more about their theories, ideas, and experiences. Therapy's Best includes interviews with: Dr. Albert Ellis--creator of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and APA Division of Psychotherapy "Living Legend" Dr. Edwin Schneidman--the foremost expert on suicide prevention, suicidology, and thanatology Richard Nelson Bolles--author of What Color Is Your Parachute? Dr. Dorothy and Dr. Ray Bevcar--husband and wife therapists who write textbooks on marriage counseling Dr. Al Mahrer--father of experiential psychotherapy and APA Division of Psychotherapy "Living Legend" Les Greenberg--father of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Muriel James--co-author of Born to Win and many more Therapy's Best is a must read for professionals who practice counseling and psychotherapy, students preparing to do likewise, and anyone else with an interest in therapy--and the people with provide it.

MANAGE YOUR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN JUST 7 WEEKS WITH YOUR NEW CBT WORKBOOK Getting through depression and anxiety requires changing the way you think. Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks does just that. Offering a simple and practical plan that anyone can follow, this interactive workbook teaches you cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)- an extremely effective approach to managing anxiety and depression. This workbook gives you the tools to work through your current problems and future challenges. Each lesson builds off the last, allowing you to build your cognitive behavioural therapy skills without getting overwhelmed. Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks includes: - A Complete Guide to CBT: Learn what cognitive behavioural therapy is, how it can help you, and how to apply it to your life in just a few weeks. - Practical Lessons: Simple, directed writing exercises make it easy to apply cognitive behavioural therapy to your life. - True Relief: Discover how cognitive behavioural therapy can make a real, tangible difference by providing well-needed, long-lasting relief. Conquer your depression and anxiety with Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks.

Following on the success of the bestselling Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond, this groundbreaking book from Judith S. Beck addresses what to do when a patient is not making progress in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Provided is practical, step-by-step guidance on conceptualizing and solving frequently encountered problems, whether in developing and maintaining the therapeutic alliance or in accomplishing specific therapeutic tasks. While the framework presented is applicable to a range of challenging clinical situations, particular attention is given to modifying the longstanding distorted beliefs and dysfunctional behavioral strategies of people with personality disorders. Helpful appendices include a reproducible assessment tool, and the Personality Belief Questionnaire.

Newly updated edition of the highly successful core text for using cognitive behaviour therapy with children and young people The previous edition of Think Good, Feel Good was an exciting, practical resource that pioneered the way mental health professionals approached Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with children and young people. This new edition continues the work started by clinical psychologist Paul Stallard, and provides a range of flexible and highly appealing materials that can be used to structure and facilitate work with young people. In addition to covering the core elements used in CBT programmes, it incorporates ideas from the third wave CBT therapies of mindfulness, compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. It also includes a practical series of exercises and worksheets that introduce specific concepts and techniques. Developed by the author and used extensively in clinical practice, Think Good, Feel Good, Second Edition: A CBT Workbook for Children and Young People starts by introducing readers to the origin, basic theory, and rationale behind CBT and explains how the workbook should be used. Chapters cover elements of CBT including identifying thinking traps; core beliefs; controlling feelings; changing behaviour; and more. Written by an experienced professional with all clinically tested material Fully updated to reflect recent developments in clinical practice Wide range of downloadable materials Includes ideas for third wave CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Think Good, Feel Good, Second Edition: A CBT Workbook for Children and Young People is a "must have" resource for clinical psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, community psychiatric nurses, educational psychologists, and occupational therapists. It is also a valuable resource for those who work with young people including social workers, school nurses, practice counsellors, teachers and health visitors.

This book explains how to weave together the powerful tools of CBT with pharmacotherapy in sessions shorter than the traditional "50-minute hour." Written for psychiatrists, therapists, and other clinicians, the book details ways to enrich brief sessions with practical CBT interventions that work to relieve symptoms and promote wellness.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques provides a concise and jargon-free guide to the thinking and practice of this exciting approach, which enables people to make changes in their lives quickly and effectively. It covers: The history and background to solution focused practice The philosophical underpinnings of the approach Techniques and practices Specific applications to work with children and adolescents, (including school-based work) families, and adults How to deal with difficult situations Organisational applications including supervision, coaching and leadership. Frequently asked questions This book is an invaluable resource for all therapists and counsellors, whether in training or practice. It will also be essential for any professional whose job it is to help people make changes in their lives, and will therefore be of interest to social workers, probation officers, psychiatric staff, doctors, and teachers, as well as those working in organisations as coaches and managers.