Cognitive Therapy for Challenging Problems: What to Do When the Basics Don't Work

by Judith S. Beck

Book Overview

Following on the success of the bestselling Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond, this groundbreaking book from Judith S. Beck addresses what to do when a patient is not making progress in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593851952
• ISBN13: 9781593851958
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Another good Beck product

This book was helpful in reinforcing the basics of CBT and how to use them in dealing with challenging patients.

Challenging problems

I really liked this book written by one of the best known cognitive therapists in the country. . . .perhaps only her father is a better known cognitive therapist. It is very beneficial to read how Dr. J. Beck approaches challenging problems that arise during therapy. The case examples she gives can give a therapist insight into haow a master therapist works. Although I liked virtually everything in the book, I particularly liked the chapter on dealing with problems that patients with axis II disorders present. The author also identifies some typical therapist reactions to the challenging problems that some clients exhibit. I will kepp this book as a reference for a very long time

Excelent handbook for practitioners

It's probably the best book to help psychotherapists using Cognitive Behavior Therapy principles and techniques.

When Therapy Isn't Going Well...Help Is On The Way!!

This is a highly practical guide for using cognitive therapy with patients who present challenging issues mental health practioners, whether you are a veteran or a novice Chock-full of numerous detailed case scenarios, this work will enrich the practice of novice and experienced practioner alike. Therapist have long been reporting that they are seeing increasingly difficult cases in their practices. Axis I and Axis II comorbidities have become the rule rather than the exception. By systematically addressing these challenges in this clearly written and eminently readable new volume, Judith Beck takes cognitive therapy to a new level. therapy does not seem to be going well, most clinicians can think of another therapist who they think would fare better. We will be all the better as clinicians from benefitting from Dr. Beck's knowledge and expertise in putting together this scholarly, yet practical resource.

Great book-- easy to read and very practical

This is a great book for novice therapists. The chapters have specific case examples and tips on what to say in each situation.