Evidence-based practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy

From an experienced clinician and a prominent psychotherapy researcher, this book synthesizes the evidence base for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and translates it into practical clinical guidelines. Therapists and students learn how to implement core CBT techniques, why and how they work, and what to do when faced with gaps in scientific knowledge. Vivid case examples illustrate what evidence-based strategies look like in action with real-world clients who may have multiple presenting problems. The authors also separate CBT myths from facts and discuss ways to manage common treatment challenges. This edition is revised throughout to incorporate the latest research, including key meta-analytic studies and chapters on clinical techniques have been restructured to be more concise and digestible. There is new content on sleep difficulties, reducing avoidance, and motivational interviewing and a new extended case example runs throughout the book.

Introduction and the context of cognitive-behavioral interventions -- Assessment for cognitive-behavioral therapy -- Integration and case formulation -- Setting the stage for cognitive-behavior therapy through building alliance and planning ahead -- Beginning treatment : structuring cognitive behavior therapy -- Behavioral work : increasing skills -- Behavioral work : decreasing avoidance -- Cognitive work : identifying targets -- Cognitive work : addressing negative thinking -- Cognitive work : working with core beliefs and schemas -- Completion of treatment and prevention of relapse -- Challenges in conducting cognitive-behavioral therapy -- The research context of cognitive-behavioral therapy.