Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond [Introduction -- Cognitive Conceptualization -- Structure of the First Therapy Session -- Session Two and Beyond: Structure and Format -- Problems with Structuring the Therapy Session -- Identifying Automatic Thoughts -- Identifying Emotions -- Evaluating Automatic Thoughts -- Responding to Automatic Thoughts -- Identifying and Modifying Intermediate Beliefs -- Core Beliefs]

Beck, Judith S. [Foreword by Aaron T. Beck; cover design James Ty Cumbie]

ISBN 10: 0898628474 / ISBN 13: 9780898628470

Published by New York : Guilford Press, c1995., 1995

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1st ed., 14th printing ; xiv, 338 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm ; ISBN 9780898628470, 0898628474 ; OCLC 32352115 ; LCCN 95012521 ; LOC No RC489.C63 B43 1995 ; Dewey 616.89/142 ; blue cloth with silver lettering in grey and white dustjacket ; SIGNED p[resentation by author Judith S. Beck on endpaper ; Contents: Introduction -- Cognitive Conceptualization -- Structure of the First Therapy Session -- Session Two and Beyond: Structure and Format -- Problems with Structuring the Therapy Session -- Identifying Automatic Thoughts -- Identifying Emotions -- Evaluating Automatic Thoughts -- Responding to Automatic Thoughts -- Identifying and Modifying Intermediate Beliefs -- Core Beliefs -- Additional Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques -- Imagery -- Homework -- Termination and Relapse Prevention -- Treatment Planning -- Problems in Therapy -- Progressing as a Cognitive Therapist -- Appendix A. Case Summary Worksheet -- Appendix B.A Basic Cognitive Therapy Reading List for Therapists -- Appendix C. Cognitive Therapy Reading List for Patients (and Therapists) -- Appendix D. Cognitive Therapy Resources ; Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., is Director of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in suburban Philadelphia, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been involved in training cognitive therapists for the past 10 years. In addition to supervising intramural and extramural supervisees, she is an acclaimed speaker and has presented numerous workshops nationally and internationally on cognitive therapy for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, personality disorders, relapse prevention, and couples problems. ; "Providing readers with a solid foundation for practice, Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond delineates the fundamental building blocks of cognitive conceptualization and treatment. Introductory chapters describe how to conceptualize clients according to the cognitive model, plan and conduct the first session, identify initial problems and goals, and structure therapy within and across sessions. Then, the basic steps for conducting cognitive therapy are presented, with specific instruction on how to identify, evaluate, and respond to a client's automatic thoughts. Effective strategies for modifying underlying assumptions and core beliefs are also explicated. Methods for increasing homework compliance, preparing for termination, and preventing relapse are laid out. Even experienced cognitive therapists will find new strategies and insights in chapters on planning treatment, diagnosing problems, using imagery, and bringing about behavioral change. In addition to numerous practical suggestions, this volume features a variety of sample patient worksheets and appendices that detail resource materials and reading lists for both the practitioner and the client. A final chapter offers guidance in progressing as a cognitive therapist." ; remains of label on back, else FINE/FINE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond [Introduction -- Cognitive Conceptualization -- Structure of the First Therapy Session -- Session Two and Beyond: Structure and Format -- Problems with Structuring the Therapy Session -- Identifying Automatic Thoughts -- Identifying Emotions -- Evaluating Automatic Thoughts -- Responding to Automatic Thoughts -- Identifying and Modifying Intermediate Beliefs -- Core Beliefs]
• Publisher: New York : Guilford Press, c1995.
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898628474
• ISBN 13: 9780898628470
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Written in a clear, step-by-step style, this ideal teaching text makes cognitive therapy immediately accessible to students as well as to professionals new to cognitive therapy. The author uses a single case example to demonstrate how to conceptualize patients according to the cognitive model, plan treatment, conduct an initial session, structure therapy within and across sessions, incorporate homework, and use cognitive and behavioral techniques. Instructors will appreciate the book's emphasis on formulating cases, making decisions within therapy sessions, diagnosing problems in therapy, and using advanced techniques to modify core beliefs and underlying assumptions. Transcripts in every chapter richly illustrate the narrative.

About the Author

Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., is Director of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in suburban Philadelphia, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She has been invloved in training cognitive therapists for the past 10 years. In addition to supervising intramural and extramural supervisees, she is an acclaimed speaker and has presented numerous workshops nationally and internationally on cognitive therapy for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, personality disorders, relapse prevention, and couples problems.