An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications

Kennerley, Helen; Kirk, Joan; Westbrook, David

ISBN 10: 1473962587 / ISBN 13: 9781473962583

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2017

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pp. 512.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473962587
• ISBN 13: 9781473962583
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This bestselling guide to the basic theory, skills and applications of cognitive behaviour therapy is fully updated to reflect recent developments in CBT theory. It includes in-depth material on working with diversity, and new case studies and exercises to help you reflect and explore how theory can be used to develop effective practice.

The Companion Website features over 40 videos illustrating the CBT skills and strategies discussed in the book, including:

• Measuring CBT’s effectiveness
• Socratic method and applications
• Physical techniques and behavioural experiments
• Applications of CBT to specific client disorders
• Using supervision in CBT. 

About the Author

Helen Kennerley, D.Phil, is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist (NHS) and a Senior Associate Tutor (University of Oxford). She has practiced CBT for over 40 years, having trained in Oxford and the US. Most of her time is dedicated to the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC), where she leads the University’s postgraduate courses in Psychological Trauma & Personality Development, and Supervision & Training. Her clinical work has been predominantly with survivors of childhood trauma. She is a founding fellow of OCTC and has written several popular cognitive therapy books. Her book, “Overcoming Anxiety” was highly commended in the BMA medical book awards, as was the 3^rd Edition of this text. At the BABCP 25^th Anniversary, she was shortlisted for the award of most influential female cognitive therapist in Britain.