Cognitive behavior therapy
Subtitle: basics and beyond
By: Judith S. Beck
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Guilford Press; The Guilford Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
ISBN-13: 9781609185046
Subjects: Cognitive therapy
Description: "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. Reproducible clinical tools, including the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale and other therapist and client materials, can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition: Reflects over 15 years of research advances and the author's 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" -- Publisher description.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Cognitive therapy. c1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to cognitive therapy; title: Overview of treatment; title: Cognitive conceptualization; title: The evaluation session; title: Structure of the first therapy session; title: Behavioral activation; title: Session two and beyond; title: Problems with structuring the therapy session; title: Identifying automatic thoughts; title: Identifying emotions; title: Evaluating automatic thoughts; title: Responding to automatic thoughts; title: Identifying and modifying intermediate beliefs; title: Core beliefs; title: Additional cognitive and behavioral techniques; title: Imagery; title: Homework; title: Termination and relapse prevention; title: Treatment planning; title: Problems in therapy; title: Progressing as a cognitive therapist.