Hundreds of thousands of clinicians and graduate students have relied
on this text--now significantly revised with more than 50% new
material--to learn the fundamentals of cognitive behavior therapy
(CBT). Leading expert Judith S. Beck demonstrates how to engage
patients, develop a sound case conceptualization, plan individualized
treatment, structure sessions, and implement core cognitive, behavioral,
and experiential techniques. Throughout the book, extended cases of one
client with severe depression and another with depression, anxiety, and
borderline personality traits illustrate how a skilled therapist
delivers CBT and troubleshoots common difficulties. Adding to the third
edition's utility, the companion website features downloadable
worksheets and videos of therapy sessions.
New to This Edition
*Chapter on the therapeutic relationship.
*Chapter on integrating mindfulness into treatment.
*Presents recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R)--which emphasizes
clients' aspirations, values, and positive adaptation--alongside
traditional CBT.
*Pedagogical features: clinical tips, reflection questions, practice
exercises, and videos at the companion website.
*New case examples featuring clients with more complex problems.
*Demonstrates how to integrate strategies from other modalities, such
as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and
mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
