Description
Book SynopsisCBT Fundamentals: Theory and Cases is an indispensable, introductory guide for all mental health practitioners embarking on CBT training. Designed to be read with no prior knowledge of CBT, the book takes the reader through the essential principles and theory of contemporary CBT in a readable and accessible manner. It then outlines the most commonly used models and applies them to a range of mental health problems a novice CBT practitioner will encounter, from depression to anxiety disorders and PTSD.
Wrycraft and Skinner make an excellent use of the case study format and link theory and practice in an instructive and engaging way, promoting your learning. The cases convey a realistic sense of using CBT and working to both engage and promote therapeutic progress in peoples' lives. While placing an emphasis upon promoting engagement and implementing therapeutic interventions with clients and patients, CBT Fundamentals also addresses the difficulties, limitations and dile
Table of Contents
About the authors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Theoretical background, including the core concepts of CBT
The practice of CBTMild to moderate depression
Low self esteem, anxiety and depression
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
Social anxiety disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): mental obsessions
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)- Single episode trauma
Perfectionism
Assertiveness
Clinical supervision in supporting practice
Conclusion
Glossary
References
Index
