Description
Intended as a stand-alone companion to the APA video series of the same title, this volume brings together three esteemed leaders and trainers in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to elucidate the key principles, frameworks, and therapeutic processes that are practiced by effective cognitive behavior therapists. In engaging language, this slim and approachable volume follows the typical sequence of delivering CBT to a client, with chapters focusing on assessment, case conceptualization, core beliefs, behavioral strategies, problem-solving strategies, cultural responsiveness, and techniques to address distorted thinking.
Featuring illustrative hypothetical cases and discussion of cutting-edge research, this volume will give therapists a rich understanding of the various methods, approaches, and ideas that drive modern CBT.
I’ve read other books by Wenzel and Dobson and this on par; excellent content in a very concise format. I have loaned this book out to a few newer clinicians and they can get through it in a few days to help review CBT methods for treatment. For a brief review of theory, current research, and a concise but thorough understanding of in-session application, this is hard to beat.
For people looking for more up-to-date and flexible approaches, Wenzel’s 2017 book on Innovations in CBT is likely to be more fitting as it reviews the “new generation” of mindfulness integration as well as ideas on how to tailor treatment to different presentations.