The leading text for students and practicing therapists who want to learn the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), this book is eminently practical and 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, and structure sessions effectively. Core cognitive, behavioral, and experiential techniques are explicated and strategies are presented for troubleshooting difficulties and preventing relapse. An extended case example and many vignettes and transcripts illustrate CBT in action. Seven reproducible clinical tools can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size (www.guilford.com/p/beck4). New to this edition: * reflects over 15 years of research advances and the authors ongoing experience as a clinician, teacher, and supervisor * chapters on the evaluation session and behavioral activation * increased emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, building on patients strengths, and homework * now even more practical: features reproducibles and a sample case write-up.
This book will be invaluable to clinicians and graduate students in all of the mental health disciplines, including clinical psychology, social work, psychiatry, and counseling. It will also serve as a text in graduate-level CBT and psychotherapy courses.
Foreword, Aaron T. Beck1. Introduction to Cognitive Therapy2. Overview of Treatment3. Cognitive Conceptualization4. The Evaluation Session5. Structure of the First Therapy Session6. Behavioral Activation7. Session 2 and Beyond: Structure and Format8. Problems with Structuring the Therapy Session9. Identifying Automatic Thoughts10. Identifying Emotions11. Evaluating Automatic Thoughts12. Responding to Automatic Thoughts13. Identifying and Modifying Intermediate Beliefs14. Identifying and Modifying Core Beliefs15. Additional Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques16. Imagery17. Homework18. Termination and Relapse Prevention19. Treatment Planning20. Problems in Therapy21. Progressing as a Cognitive TherapistAppendicesAppendix A. Cognitive Case Write-UpAppendix B. Cognitive Behavior Therapy ResourcesAppendix C. Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale