Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Case Studies

About the Book

This book uniquely combines CBT with the Department of Health stepped care model to provide the first comprehensive case study-approach textbook. A step-by-step guide to using CBT, the book is structured around case studies of clients who present with the most commonly encountered conditions; from mild to more complex, enduring symptoms and diagnosis.

This distinctive practical format is ideal in showing how to put the principles of CBT and stepped care into effect. As well as echoing postgraduate level training, it provides an insight into the experiences the trainee will encounter in real-world practice. Each chapter addresses a specific client condition and covers initial referral, presentation and assessment, case formulation, treatment interventions, evaluation of CBT strategies and discharge planning. Specific presenting problems covered include:

- First onset and chronic Depression

- Social Phobia

- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

- Chronic Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia nervosa

- Alcohol Addiction

- Personality Disorder

The book also includes practical learning exercises for the reader and clinical hints, as well as extensive reference to further CBT research, resources and reading. This timely text will be invaluable for trainees on Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programmes, and anyone studying on postgraduate CBT courses.

Table of Contents:
Principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Mandy Drake and Mike Thomas Client Presenting with Panic Disorder (without Agoraphobia) - Mandy Drake Client Presenting with First-Onset Depression - Ian Ross Client Presenting with Dysthymia (Chronic Depression) - Ian Ross Client Presenting with Social Phobia - Mandy Drake Client Presenting with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Ian Ross Client Presenting with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Matt Bowen and Dennis Turner Client Presenting with Conduct Disorder - Mandy Drake and Mike Thomas Client Presenting with Vaginismus - Janice Lamb Client Presenting with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Ian Ross Client Presenting with Chronic Bulimia Nervosa - Mike Thomas Client Presenting with Anorexia Nervosa - Mike Thomas Client Presenting with Dependent Personality Disorder - Mike Thomas

Review :
′This text is more than a cook book representation of CBT - it shows how some real-world creative work can be done′. - Michael Worrell, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Programme Director CBT Training Programmes, CNWL Foundation Trust and Royal Holloway University of London The contributors describe therapy experiences with people with problems ranging from depression and specific anxiety problems to personality disorder, and offer reflections on progress, as well as learning exercises and tips for clinical practice.  This is an interesting book using case study examples and will form the basis of additional reading for students being introduced to CBT This is a good book. Being a researcher myself in the writings of case studies according to the CBT framework, I find this book essential for my students for they will be able to grasp not only the basics of how to write a CBT case study, but also to comprehend the elements which such research is constituted by A good book covering useful case studies. An essential read to help students write case study assignments in CBT. Inspiring for tutors and students. This is a really useful book to explore CBT in more depth. It will be helpful in getting students to discuss specific issues. This is a very useful and interesting book. The use of case studies to contextualise theory is very helpful. A well- written and practical text that addresses a number of specific client conditions and provides guidance relating to the structure of specific sessions. Due to the complex nature of the problems that clients present with in therapy, I did find the chapters associated with, for example, working with clients with OCD; PTSD, and Dependent Personality Disorder somewhat simplistic. Nevertheless, the identified theory and informed information regarding assessment, case formulation, treatment interventions, and reference to research are indeed of value to practitioners undertaking CBT training and specifically to those involved in the delivery of time-limited interventions. This is an excellent resource. Professor Thomas′ in-depth knowledge of CBT enables him to present realistic case-studies. The introductory chapters provide a contemporary view of CBT before we are provided with detailed and varied case histories. I particularly liked the addition of a critique of each case study. A great resource for both staff and students to supplement CBT training. This is an excellent text book, it gives a step by step guide for lecturers and students alike and is a must for every CBT practitioner.

This book helped my studetns explore real case and debate real solutions. Great resource for use in skills sessions. Provides more in-depth case studies that we can use across a number of courses. this text book provides case study material to help students learn how to apply theoretical concepts to clinical work. The case study material is informative for those students intested in developing the integation of Cbt. This book will be an ideal companion not only for students taking a particular CBT specialist module, but also to flesh out understanding of how CBT looks in practice for those with a more integrative perspective. I know of no other book which draws together case study material in such a way. This book is an excellent text for tutorials and as supplementary material for our main sessions

Thank you for the opportunity for inspecting this text. I have notified our library Case studies interesting and vaired with good worked illustrations from practice making CBT theory come alive. Used currently in preparation of teaching sessions and roleplay activities. Well liked by the student group as can be used in a practical way to demonstrate skills required to deliver interventions. A very useful book for teachers and students alike. Great text with well illustrated case examples for a range of different disorders.

As a lecturer I have found it′s material useful in case discussions, formulations and role plays for students.