Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in the Real World: Back to Basics

by Henck Van Bilsen

Overview

This book provides an introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy in combination with a transdiagnostic perspective on mental health problems. It presents an overview of assessment and formulation strategies that enable therapists to compose individualised treatments for their clients.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367323813
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/05/2019
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Henck Van Bilsen is a clinical psychologist and an accredited cognitive behavior therapist. He currently divides his time between a position as director of CBT programs at Canterbury Christ Church University and private practice in the CBT-Partnership.

Table of Contents

Introduction — Cognitive behaviour therapy in the front line — Structuring the process of CBT and structuring CBT sessions — Assessment, engagement, and formulation in cognitive behaviour therapy — Cognitive behaviour therapy from a new perspective: different strokes for different folks — Making sense of the facts: formulation and treatment planning in cognitive behaviour therapy — Cognitive behaviour therapy strategies focused on altering antecedent cognitive appraisals — Cognitive behaviour therapy methods for modifying emotion-driven behaviours — Cognitive behaviour therapy techniques focused on preventing emotional avoidance — Measuring competence in cognitive behaviour therapy