CBT for Beginners, Hardcover by Simmons, Jane; Griffiths, Rachel, ISBN 152642407X, ISBN-13 9781526424075, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

In this guide, the authors, clinical psychologists in the UK, explain cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to beginners, focusing on aspects that are common to all problems, in addition to case formulation. They detail what cognitive-behavioral therapy is, who it benefits, the therapy model, levels of cognitions, the structure of therapy and sessions, the therapeutic relationship, assessment, setting goals, coping strategies, behavioral and cognitive interventions, mindfulness, problem solving, working with emotions, motivation for change, therapeutic endings, and supervision. They include examples and a focus on case studies of anxiety/panic attacks, obsessive compulsive issues, and depression. Also provided are role-play scripts. This edition has new content on the difficulties and limitations of the therapy, the differences between formal and informal cognitive-behavioral therapy, specific formulations, and compassionate interventions with negative thoughts. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()