This book provides a proven delivery model for wider dissemination of the evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach. It is based on feedback from clinicians, voluntary sector colleagues and people who have used the five areas approach in practice.

Part 1: Getting to know the Five Areas approach 1. Why is there a need for accessible forms of cognitive behavioural therapy? 2. Key elements of the Five Areas model Part 2: Using the Five Areas approach 3. Completing a collaborative Five Areas assessment 4. Using the Five Areas assessment to understand why the person feels as they do 5. setting goals and monitoring progress using the Plan, Do, Review model 6. offering structured support face to face and by telephone or email 7. Delivering support in the LLTTF and other classes Part 3: Resources overview 8. Five Areas written resources for low mood and stress 9. Five Areas online, DVD and audio multimedia resources for low mood and stress Part 4: Supervision, training and service implications 10. Case management and supervision 11. Training and supporting practitioners in using the Five Areas approach Part 5: The Five Areas in action Part 6: Supporter scripts and resources