This book provides the ideal starting point for trainees and practitioners needing a no-nonsense, clear guide to the basics of CBT. It will equip them with the knowledge and know-how, covering all the main theory and competencies to help them practice CBT effectively and confidently. Focusing on case formulation, the authors show readers how to build a 'picture' of each client, using their case history to inform interventions. Features such as exercises, case dialogues, summary boxes, and further reading lists help to enhance and cement learning. This third edition includes updated references, further reading and exercises, and new content on: * The difficulties and drawbacks of CBT * The differences between formal CBT and informal CBT * The therapeutic relationship * Further discussion of specific formulations * Compassionate interventions with negative thoughts.
PART ONE: CBT - WHAT IS IT? 1. What is CBT? 2. Who Benefits from CBT? 3. The CBT Model 4. Levels of Cognitions (Thoughts, Beliefs and Assumptions) 5. Structure of therapy and sessions 6. The therapeutic relationship PART TWO: CBT - HOW DO YOU DO IT? 7. CBT Assessment 8. CBT Formulation 9. Setting Therapy Goals 10. Coping Strategies 11. Behavioural Interventions 12. Cognitive Interventions: Psycho-education about Thoughts and Beliefs 13. Cognitive Interventions: Identifying Negative Automatic Thoughts (NATs) 14. Cognitive Interventions: Evaluation of Negative Automatic Thoughts or 'Thought Challenging' 15. Cognitive Interventions: Working with Assumptions and Core Beliefs PART THREE: AND THE REST... 16. Mindfulness 17. Problem Solving 18. Working with Emotions 19. Motivation for Change 20. Therapeutic Endings 21. Supervision
Easily accessible by students, and bringing professional therapists up to date with full and detailed practical guidance, Jane Simmons and Rachel Griffiths present both an introduction and the current state of the art application of CBT. In their third edition, the authors have achieved the very difficult aim of making a practitioner guide to the most effective evidence-based approaches a pleasure to read. -- Dr David A Holmes CBT for Beginners explains how to deliver CBT to young people and adults in a simple and easy to understand manner. It is an excellent resource for students, beginning psychologists and health professionals. -- Vivienne Lewis, Assistant Professor The latest edition of this book retains the clarity of explanation and width of content required to continue as the best introductory text to CBT available. The content is accessible and understandable to the novice practitioner and the use of case examples clearly articulate how theory is applied in practice. This edition updates information on relevant legislation and treatment advances, and is a must for any student commencing a CBT related programme. -- Mark Gillespie
