Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, First Edition

Download or read book Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, First Edition written by Deborah Dobson and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From leading experts in the field—a practicing clinical psychologist and a renowned psychotherapy researcher—this book synthesizes the evidence base for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and translates it into practical clinical guidelines. The focus is how clinicians can use current research findings to provide the best care in real-world practice settings. Within a case formulation framework, core cognitive and behavioral theories and techniques are described and illustrated with vivid case examples. The authors also discuss managing everyday treatment challenges; separating CBT myths from facts; and how to develop a successful CBT practice and optimize the quality of services.