The CBT Handbook
- Windy Dryden
- Rhena Branch - Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
The CBT Handbook is the most comprehensive text of its kind and an essential resource for trainees and practitioners alike. Comprising 26 accessible chapters from leading experts in the field, the book covers CBT theory, skills, practice and research. It provides a much-needed guide to professional issues and the most common practice challenges and dilemmas. It also describes the particular skills required for different practice settings and client groups.
Chapters include:
- CBT Theory
- CBT Skills
- Assessment and Case Formulation in CBT
- The Therapeutic Relationship in CBT
- Values and Ethics in CBT
- Reflective and Self-Evaluative Practice in CBT
- Supervision of CBT Therapists
- Multi-disciplinary working in CBT Practice
Using case studies and points for reflection, this engaging book will prove an indispensible resource for CBT trainees and practitioners.
'This is an essential resource both for students of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and qualified cognitive behavioural therapists.
The book is organised in five parts that (logically) cover theory, practice. common challenges, specific populations, settings and core professional issues. Student CBT practitioners will find the first three sections invaluable. More seasoned practitioners might dip into parts four and five to explore the use of CBT in different settings and with different client groups, from children to private practice to self-care and reflective practice. For practitioners working in other modalities, the book is a well-referenced and substantial introduction.
The handbook is better than similar publications that attempt to provide this comprehensive resource. It is clearly written and jargon-free; the contributors demonstrate considerable knowledge and experience in their respective specialist fields. It was also very refreshing to find chapters on ethics and supervision, which are often left out of books of this kind.
I really enjoyed the book, gained new knowledge of benefit to my own practice, and would recommend it as a first point of reference for practitioners on CBT theory and its many applications' - Therapy Today
This is a very good overview of CBT and its application in a variety of mental health problems. It is helpful for students learning about CBT as well as more experienced practitioners.
The range of this book is impressive. It sets out the CBT theory and its application very well. The writing style engages the reader and gives fresh insight into the application of CBT in a variety of settings. The case studies are excellent and give the reader a good insight into both the strengths and the limitations of CBT.
Excellent book
A great handbook from a variety of authors. A good read
An excellent book. Practically based and informative.
This covers CBT as a useful overview. It allows students to see the breadth and range of CBT approaches.
Fantastic
A fantastic book and an essential book for anyone studying this topic
Very good book for all levels of learning, providing insight into theory and how theory is then linked to practice.
