num_pages: 120
description: Cognitive therapy is one of the most widely used approaches within counseling and psychotherapy today. As such, there is a wealth of literature to offer the newcomer, which can sometimes be overwhelming for those seeking an initial understanding of the approach. Cognitive Therapy in a Nutshell solves this problem by providing the key elements of cognitive therapy theory and practice in a very concise and accessible way. This nook offers clear explanations of the fundamental models used to treat clients including the information-processing model, and the three cognitive levels examined during therapy – automatic thoughts, underlying assumptions/rules, and core beliefs (schemas). The authors also provide a valuable case study of a client with social phobia to demonstrate how cognitive therapy works in action.  
language: English
title: Cognitive Therapy in a Nutshell
titlecomplete: Cognitive Therapy in a Nutshell (Counselling in a Nutshell)
genres: Psychology
ratings_count: 33
publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd