An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications

A companion website featuring streamed extracts from video role-plays will be available to book purchasers, illustrating some of the key strategies described in the book. This material has been selected from the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre's pioneering online training materials, and book buyers will be able to purchase discounted access to the full versions of these and other OCTC Online training modules.

Table of Contents:
Basic Theory, Development and Current Status of CBT Distinctive Characteristics of CBT The Therapeutic Relationship Assessment and Formulation Measurement in CBT Helping Clients Become Their Own Therapists Socratic Method Cognitive Techniques Behavioural Experiments Physical Techniques The Course of Therapy Depression Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders: Specific Models and Treatment Protocols Wider Applications of CBT Alternative Methods of Delivery Developments in CBT Evaluating CBT Practice Using Supervision in CBT

About the Author :
Helen Kennerley, D.Phil, is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist (NHS) and a Senior Associate Tutor (University of Oxford). She has practiced CBT for over 40 years, having trained in Oxford and the US. Most of her time is dedicated to the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC), where she leads the University’s postgraduate courses in Psychological Trauma & Personality Development, and Supervision & Training. Her clinical work has been predominantly with survivors of childhood trauma. She is a founding fellow of OCTC and has written several popular cognitive therapy books. Her book, “Overcoming Anxiety” was highly commended in the BMA medical book awards, as was the 3rd Edition of this text. At the BABCP 25th Anniversary, she was shortlisted for the award of most influential female cognitive therapist in Britain.

Review :
′If you can only buy one CBT book, this is the gem you are looking for. An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers a comprehensive and practical summary of CBT principles, methods and treatment protocols. Experienced clinicians will appreciate the clinically sophisticated case examples which are accompanied by succinct summaries of the conceptual and scientific principles encapsulated in them. At the same time, this text is written so clearly that novice therapists will find it easy to understand and immensely helpful in learning CBT.′
Christine A. Padesky, Ph.D
Co-author of Collaborative Case Conceptualization and Mind Over Mood

′Cognitive-behavioral therapy has evolved into a large family of theories, models and therapeutic strategies. This text is a very well organised, comprehensive and highly accessible introduction to CBT. The authors′ proficient understanding of the breadth and complexity of CBT shines through making this an excellent overview of the current state of knowledge and practice.

There is much to like about this book, but two features came through as particular strengths. First, the text seeks to genuinely enable therapists′ understanding, providing how to guides, case examples and route maps to learning. Second, the sections on therapist training and supervision provide a grounded and excellent resource on how to get the most out of training and supervision. This book will help unlock CBT therapists′ full potential to help their clients.′
Professor Willem Kuyken
Mood Disorders Centre

′It is great to see an already outstanding book brought right up to date with the incorporation of new information on difference, competence and access. Students, teachers and experienced practitioners alike will do well to study this new edition in depth, particularly the enhanced case study material and student exercises. As ever, for these authors, excellence begets excellence.′
David Richards, Professor of Mental Health Services Research
University of Exeter