Evidence-based practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy

"Synthesizing the evidence base for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and translating it into practical clinical guidelines, this book has enhanced the knowledge and skills of thousands of therapists and students. The authors--an experienced clinician and a prominent psychotherapy researcher--discuss 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."--Publisher's description.

Introduction and the context of cognitive-behavioral interventions : Principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy ; Current context: where are we now? ; Social and cultural factors in cognitive-behavioral therapy ; In summary -- Assessment for cognitive-behavioral therapy : Know your evidence base: empirically based assessment ; Tools for cognitive-behavioral assessment ; Assessment as an ongoing process: progress monitoring -- Integration and case formulation : Case formulation ; Steps in case formulation -- Setting the stage for cognitive-behavior therapy through building alliance and planning ahead : Relationship factors within cognitive-behavioral therapy ; Treatment planning, goal setting, and the therapeutic contract -- Beginning treatment: structuring cognitive behavior therapy : Sequencing and length of treatment ; Orientation and session structure ; Psychoeducation ; Homework assignment -- Behavioral work: increasing skills : Behavioral interventions to increase skills -- Behavioral work: decreasing avoidance : Behavioral interventions to decrease avoidance ; A final comment regarding social context -- Cognitive work: identifying targets : Identification of negative thought…