Cambridge Guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This book provides a concise and up-to-date guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), from the history and supporting theory, through to the most recent empirical evidence and practical aspects of delivery. Starting with an overview of the structure of CBT, practitioners can utilise this detailed guide to deliver therapy in clinical practice, whilst its coverage of various adaptations of CBT, such as group therapy and working with older adults, allow therapy to be tailored to different settings with different timeframes attached. Covering all the major CBT protocols necessary to work with a wide range of common mental health conditions. A comprehensive resource for a wide range of practitioners providing practical approaches, goals, and strategies to manage mental health problems using CBT. Part of the Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies series, offering all the latest scientifically rigorous, and practical information on a range of key, evidence-based psychological interventions for clinicians.

• This is the comprehensive, contemporary and definitive guide to CBT practice, suitable for trainees and as an update for experienced practitioner
• An excellent training resource, written in an accessible and informative style and providing an excellent source of information on CBT across populations and conditions with sufficient detail to suit the training needs of psychology, psychiatry, nurse and CBT trainees. Additional reading is highlighted in every chapter
• Featuring contributions from experienced clinicians and practitioners of CBT with a substantial level of clinical experience collectively and individually, and providing a variety of real clinical examples throughout, making this a valid and informative treatment guide