The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Primer (second edition): (Primers in Counselling)

Cognitive behaviour therapy is arguably the most well-known, most widely used and most accessible form of talking therapy in the Western world. It has been adopted by the NHS as the mainstay of its IAPT primary care therapy programme. It converts readily and successfully into online formats and self-help programmes. In this updated introduction to CBT, three of its foremost proponents and practitioners summarise its origins, principles, how it works in practice, and the research that underpins its widespread use. This second, revised edition updates the research and includes the third and fourth 'waves' of cognitive behaviour approaches and other more recent developments that have emerged since the first edition was published.

Table of Contents:
Introduction,1. The origins of cognitive behaviour therapy, 2. The theoretical underpinnings of cognitive behaviour therapy, 3. Cognition, 4. Cognitive behaviour therapy and the therapeutic alliance, 5. Case conceptualisation, 6. Cognitive restructuring techniques, 7. Behavioural techniques, 8. Methods of discovering assumptions, rules and core beliefs, 9. Relapse prevention and endings, 10. Cognitive behaviour therapy transcript, 11. Applications and developments in cognitive behaviour therapy, 12. Research into cognitive behaviour therapy, Resources for learning, Appendix, Glossary, Index

About the Author :
Rhena Branch is a BABCP accredited practitioner, supervisor and trainer. She has lectured at Goldsmith's University of London, Anglia Ruskin University and the University of East Anglia. She has written several books on the subject of CBT and REBT. Rhena has a private practice in Norfolk and is director and clinical lead of a mental health charity serving Norfolk and Suffolk. - Windy Dryden is Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He has authored or edited more than 250 books. His current interests are in single-session and very brief interventions within a therapy and coaching context. He has run training courses in single-session counselling in the UK and abroad and has contributed to its provision in university and college counselling throughout the UK. His goal is to disseminate single-session therapy throughout the NHS in the hope that it will provide immediate access to psychological therapies at the point of need. - Jodie Paget is a BABCP accredited practitioner, trainer and supervisor. She has worked as a lecturer and supervisor at the University of East Anglia. She currently has a private practice in Norfolk and is co-director and clinical lead of a mental health charity in Norfolk.

Review :
'The first edition of this book was a quintessential introductory text on the history, science and practice of cognitive behavioural therapy. This second edition is even better - thoroughly updated, informed by the latest research and clinical applications and expertly illustrated with clinical examples. This is a trusted guide for therapists, counsellors, psychologists and health professionals in training.' Dr Gillian Todd is a CBT & CAT therapist in private practice, past senior lecturer and director of CBT at the University of East Anglia, and a trustee of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Praise for the first edition: 'This small book has it all. It explains CBT perfectly, and also helps practitioners in knowing what to expect and how to do therapy, manage patients' expectations and help their patients achieve their goals. It also helps a lot with written assignments for whoever is doing any CBT, counselling or other therapy courses.' Online reviewer.