Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Bol Partner

Helping clients to develop alternative and more constructive viewpoints to tackle their problems lies at the heart of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). This book provides therapists with ideas and arguments they can present to and build on in their discussions with clients. Helping clients to develop alternative and more constructive viewpoints to tackle their problems lies at the heart of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). This development is facilitated by the quality of the argument- not to be confused with arguing- that therapists present to their clients. Students as well as experienced practitioners frequently complain that they are ?stuck? when confronted with some clients? self-defeating thoughts and beliefs; they lack or cannot think of good and persuasive arguments to put forward at the time.The purpose of this book is to provide therapists with ideas and arguments they can present to and build on in their discussions with clients. This book represents an addition to the therapist?s ?argumentarium? in the same way that new techniques are added to the therapist?s armamentarium. It will appeal not only to cognitive behavioural practitioners, novice and experienced alike, but also to every therapist who wants to improve their current repertoire of rational arguments to promote client change. Helping clients to develop alternative and more constructive viewpoints to tackle their problems lies at the heart of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). This development is facilitated by the quality of the argument- not to be confused with arguing- that therapists present to their clients. Students as well as experienced practitioners frequently complain that they are ?stuck? when confronted with some clients? self-defeating thoughts and beliefs; they lack or cannot think of good and persuasive arguments to put forward at the time.The purpose of this book is to provide therapists with ideas and arguments they can present to and build on in their discussions with clients. This book represents an addition to the therapist?s ?argumentarium? in the same way that new techniques are added to the therapist?s armamentarium. It will appeal not only to cognitive behavioural practitioners, novice and experienced alike, but also to every therapist who wants to improve their current repertoire of rational arguments to promote client change.

Bol

Uncover the secrets of CBT and apply them to your own life In the newly revised Third Edition of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, veteran cognitive behaviour therapist and counsellor Avy Joseph delivers an essential and accessible discussion of how to use the time-tested and proven techniques in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to improve your own life and the lives of others. You’ll learn to challenge negative thoughts and unhealthy beliefs about yourself and begin improving your outlook on your personal and professional life. In the book, you’ll find updated scenarios and exercises for the practice of CBT techniques, discussions of how to maintain your mental health in a post-pandemic world and the difference between “Action Tendencies” and behaviours. You’ll also get: Insightful discussions about recent advances in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and how it fits with CBT Practical strategies for creating a more realistic perception of the events in your life, along with specific techniques – like understanding the difference between malicious and non-malicious envy Tips for developing emotional responsibility in practice A can’t-miss resource for anyone interested in using CBT to solve their most intractable personal and professional problems, as well as those looking for evidence-based personal improvement techniques, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy will also earn a place in the libraries of CBT practitioners and therapists seeking a hands-on and accessible treatment of the discipline’s most essential subjects.

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Pages: 352, Edition: 1, Paperback, SAGE Publications