Proven to be highly effective for the treatment of a wide range of problems, cognitive-behavior therapy is the most widely used psychotherapeutic technique. Building on the success of the previous edition, Cognitive Behavior Therapy , Second Edition presents specific direction for cognitive behavior therapy techniques.
A bestselling and authoritative guide to cognitive behavior therapy techniques
Scientifically grounded, current, and detailed, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Second Edition presents specific direction on how to treat a wide range of the most commonly seen problems in therapy.
Edited by two of the leading experts in the field of cognitive behavior therapy, this new edition is fully updated and expanded including new chapters on imaginal exposure, safety training, and introspective exposure for panic disorder, as well as techniques for treating the seriously mentally ill. It provides empirically supported techniques that are effective for treating various presenting problems, including:
* Anger control
* Enuresis
* Panic disorder
* Depression
* Skills acquisition for the developmentally delayed
* Parent training
* Development of assertiveness skills
* Pain management
* Stress management
* Classroom management
* Insomnia
* Social skills training
* Problem-solving skills
An essential reference for mental health professionals interested in learning more about cognitive behavior therapy techniques and how to apply them, the Second Edition is one of the most thorough and useful guides available for the application of cognitive behavior interventions. Written in an easy-to-understand format with step-by-step instructions, this practical resource will provide clinicians with a useful everyday reference.