"What should I do when a client asks me personal questions?" "How do my
client's multiple problems fit together, and which ones should we focus
on in treatment?" This engaging text--now revised and updated--has
helped tens of thousands of students and novice cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT) practitioners build skills and confidence for real-world
clinical practice. Hands-on guidance is provided for developing strong
therapeutic relationships and navigating each stage of treatment; vivid
case material illustrates what CBT looks like in action. Aided by sample
dialogues, questions to ask, and helpful checklists, readers learn how
to conduct assessments, create strong case conceptualizations, deliver
carefully planned interventions, comply with record-keeping
requirements, and overcome frequently encountered challenges all along
the way.
New to This Edition
*Chapter with advice on new CBT practitioners' most common anxieties.
*All-new case examples, now with a more complex extended case that runs
throughout the book.
*Chapter on working with special populations (culturally diverse
clients, children and families).
*Special attention to clinical and ethical implications of new
technologies and social media.
*Updated throughout to reflect current research and the authors'
ongoing clinical and teaching experience.
