An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications

David Westbrook, Helen Kennerley, Joan Kirk

ISBN 10: 141290840X / ISBN 13: 9781412908405

Published by Sage Publications Ltd, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141290840X
• ISBN 13: 9781412908405
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a beginner′s guide to the basic theory, skills, and applications of CBT. Well supported by research evidence, CBT has become one of the most widely practiced and most popular therapeutic approaches. For those new to the approach this practical text sets out the core concepts and generic skills of CBT including the method of Socratic dialogue, case formulation, the therapeutic relationship, and therapeutic strategies – cognitive, behavioral, and physiological.

The text then goes on to illustrate how these techniques can be applied to the most common mental health problems–depression, panic and agoraphobia, OCD and health anxiety, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety disorder. Other, less common, disorders are also explored, as are different methods of delivery including work with individuals, groups, couples, and families.

This text will be invaluable to all those coming to CBT for the first time whether on training courses or as part of their everyday work.

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.