Description
Book SynopsisThis is the essential book for any health professionals whose role incorporates low intensity CBT. It introduces readers to the principles and skills of cognitive behaviour therapy, and guides them through the entire process of working with adult patients with common mental health problems. Beginning at the initial assessment, it takes students through the implementation of interventions to the management of ending. Detailed case studies illustrate each step of patients′ recovery journeys. This new edition:
- is updated in line with changes in the PWP curriculum and broader IAPT policies
- includes new chapters on working with older adults and patients with long-term conditions
- adds new exercises to help readers reflect on their own practice, and builds confidence to help them become outstanding practitioners.
Trade ReviewThis is an invaluable text that supports the initial training and ongoing professional development of the the Psychological Well Being Practitioner (PWP) workforce in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme in the UK and in wider low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy national dissemination programmes.
-- Steve Kellet
This practitioners’ guide is a key text for psychological wellbeing practitioners whether in training or qualified. As a trainer, this book is a ‘go to’ resource. The update is excellent.
-- Pam Myles-Hooton
Table of ContentsIntroduction - Mark Papworth Chapter 1: The role of the Low Intensity Practitioner - Mark Papworth Chapter 2: Understanding the client’s problem - Mark Papworth Chapter 3: The therapeutic relationship: Big deal or no deal? - Anna Chaddock Chapter 4: Interview Structure - Mark Papworth Chapter 5: Assessment and Management of Risk - Mark Papworth Chapter 6: Behaviour change and Client Engagement - Mark Papworth Chapter 7: Understanding depression - Theresa Marrinan Chapter 8: Understanding anxiety - Theresa Marinnan Chapter 9: Treatment Strategies - Theresa Marrinan Chapter 10: Inclusive Values and Perspectives - Mark Papworth & Bobbie Petford Chapter 11: Inclusive Practice - Mark Papworth & Bobbie Petford Chapter 12: Working with Older People - Claire Martin & Daniel Collerton Chapter 13: Working with Long-term conditions - Chris Penlington Chapter 14: Learning disability - Dave Dagnan Chapter 15: Work and Wellbeing - Theresa Marrinan Chapter 16: Supervision - Mark Papworth & Dominique Keegan
