This best-selling, practical, evidence-based guide to the cognitive
behavioural approach takes you step-by-step through the process of
counselling, from initial contact with the client to termination and
follow up. The book follows a skills-based format based around the
Bordin and Dryden model of bonds, goals, tasks and views, with expanded
case material to further illustrate links between theory and practice.
This third edition includes new content on:
- the working alliance - what it is and why it is so important
- challenges and pitfalls in the counselling process
- when to challenge and when not to challenge clients beliefs
- emotional problems such as shame, guilt and jealousy as well as
anxiety, depression and anger.
Drawing on their own extensive experience and contemporary research, the
authors provide a concise overview of the cognitive behavioural
approach, with new material on emotional problems rarely covered in
practitioner guides, a strong emphasis on the therapeutic alliance, and
updated bibliographic references throughout.
Praise for the Previous Edition:
"An elegant and informative guide to the practice of cognitive
behavioural counselling ... recommended for all CBT practitioners." -
**Mick Power, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of
Edinburgh
**"A deserved best-seller for over 20 years. Peter Trower and colleagues
have completely revised and updated the book in light of the enormous
scientific achievements of CBT in this time. This brilliant book is
essential reading for all cognitive behavioural practitioners." -
**Max Birchwood, Professor of Youth Mental Health, University of
Birmingham
?**"An absolutely wonderful book on cognitive behavioural counselling.
It includes not only the basic information but also recent conceptual
advances in the field. Truly, I cannot recommend this book highly
enough!" - E. Thomas Dowd, International Editor, Journal of
Cognitive Psychotherapy
