Cognitive therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck in the US in the 1960s, is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused and research-based system of psychotherapy which seeks to identify, examine and modify clients? maladaptive thinking found in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. The vast literature on CT can appear overwhelming to those interested in practising this therapy. To address this issue, this book serves as an introduction to CT and demonstrates this approach in action. In this book, the reader will find:
  • Key Features of CT theory and practice examined
  • Presentation of a case example from assessment to treatment and termination of therapy
  • Ways to elicit and tackle negative automatic thoughts and underlying beliefs
  • Important points to consider in the design, negotiation and review of homework assignments
  • Typical client and therapist difficulties in therapy addressed
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Cognitive therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck in the US in the 1960s, is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused, and research-based system of psychotherapy, which seeks to identify, examine, and modify clients' maladaptive thinking found in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety.
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An Outline of Cognitive Therapy.

Assessment and Socialization Into ct.

Eliciting and Examining Negative Automatic Thoughts.

Homework.

Identifying and Examining Underlying Assumptions and Core Beliefs.

Tackling Client and therapist Difficulties With CT.

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Cognitive therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck in the US in the 1960s, is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused and research-based system of psychotherapy which seeks to identify, examine and modify clients' maladaptive thinking found in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. The vast literature on CT can appear overwhelming to those interested in practising this therapy. To address this issue, this book serves as an introduction to CT and demonstrates this approach in action. In this book, the reader will find:
  • Key Features of CT theory and practice examined
  • Presentation of a case example from assessment to treatment and termination of therapy
  • Ways to elicit and tackle negative automatic thoughts and underlying beliefs
  • Important points to consider in the design, negotiation and review of homework assignments
  • Typical client and therapist difficulties in therapy addressed.
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An Outline of Cognitive Therapy. Assessment and Socialization Into ct. Eliciting and Examining Negative Automatic Thoughts. Homework. Identifying and Examining Underlying Assumptions and Core Beliefs. Tackling Client and therapist Difficulties With CT.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781861561732
Publisert
2000-07-15
Utgiver
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
255 gr
Høyde
250 mm
Bredde
200 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
156

Biografisk notat

. Windy Dryden, BSc, DipPsych, MSc, PhD, C Psychol, is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He is the editor or author of over 125 books in the area of counselling and psychotherapy. His primary interests are rational emotive behaviour therapy and disseminating its theory and techniques to the general public, through writing short, accessible, self-help books.