CBT for Beginners

By Jane Simmons, Jane Simmons, Rachel Griffiths

Book Overview

This short practical guide to cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) will interest a wide range of professionals and trainees across health and social care, especially those just starting to practice this therapeutic intervention.

Focusing on case formulation, the authors show how to build up a ′picture′ of each individual client and use their case history to inform interventions. Packed full of practical features designed to aid learning, including case study material and a trouble-shooting section, the book covers a wide range of topics, including:
What is CBT? Fundamental characteristics of the model and how to explain it to clients Who might benefit from CBT? Type of person and types of problem, motivational issues, and barriers to change How do you do CBT? A comprehensive, practical and clear guide to practicing CBT Hints and tips, and CBT jargon Given the abundance of texts on CBT available, and the host of theoretical and conflicting positions that have arisen, it is sometimes difficult for trainers to get to grips with the practical skills necessary to carry out CBT effectively. This book addresses this by equipping the clinical psychologist, nursing student, and mental health worker with the essential nuts and bolts to practice CBT with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412948134
• ISBN13: 9781412948135
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 6.5"