Handbook of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies

By: Dobson, Keith S.

Book Overview

Now revised and expanded with over 50% new material, this definitive clinical reference is the text of choice for graduate-level courses in evidence-based psychotherapy. Foremost authorities describe the conceptual and scientific foundations of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and provide a framework for assessment and case formulation. Major approaches are reviewed in detail, including emotion-centered problem-solving therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, schema therapy, mindfulness- and acceptance-based interventions, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Applications to specific populations are discussed, including children and adolescents, couples, culturally diverse clients, and more.

New to This Edition
*Chapter on clinical assessment.
*Chapter on DBT.
*Chapters on transdiagnostic treatments, CBT-based prevention models, and improving dissemination and implementation.
*Existing chapters extensively revised or rewritten to reflect important research and clinical advances.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462538584
• ISBN13: 9781462538584
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 526 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive and clear

This handbook provides a comprehensive look at Cognitive Behavioral therapies and contains a lineup of incredible contributors including Beutler, Beck, Neimeyer, and many more. It includes a hisorical perspective, assessment issues, case formulation, RET, Cognitive therapy, and much more. Definitely a readable and practical book for the introduction of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.