Doing CBT, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions

With new case material, expanded pedagogical tools, and updated theory and research, the second edition of this reader-friendly text is an ideal introduction to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for graduate students and practitioners. In a witty, empathic style, David F. Tolin explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of addressing the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional elements of clients' psychological problems. Featuring helpful graphics, vivid examples and sample dialogues, and 39 reproducible worksheets and forms that can also be downloaded and printed, the book concludes with four chapter-length case illustrations. New to This Edition *New or expanded discussions of case formulation, transdiagnostic interventions, therapeutic strategies like mindfulness and acceptance, and more. *Increased attention to cultural competence, intermediate beliefs, and linking conceptualization to intervention. *Additional chapter-length case example. Pedagogical Features *Numerous engaging boxes, including "Try This," "The Science Behind It," "Things that Might Bug You about This,” and more. *New in the second edition--chapter-opening "Essential Points," "CBT Spotlight" boxes on popular variants of CBT, and end-of-chapter discussion questions. *Learning worksheets for self-practice of core CBT skills. *End-of-chapter key terms with definitions. See also Experiencing CBT from the Inside Out, by James Bennett-Levy, Richard Thwaites, Beverly Haarhoff, and Helen Perry, a unique self-practice/self-reflection workbook, and The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, by Nikolaos Kazantzis, Frank M. Dattilio, and Keith S. Dobson, which provides key recommendations for optimizing outcomes.

Table of Contents:
1. Laying Out the Basics I. Why Do People Suffer? 2. The Behavioral System and How It Can Go Wrong 3. The Cognitive System and How It Can Go Wrong 4. The Emotional System and How It Can Go Wrong 5. Creating Solid Case Conceptualizations II. How Do We Help? - Section A. How We Engage the Client 6. Therapy Assessment and Case Formulation 7. CBT Finesse - Section B. Behavior‑Level Interventions 8. Situation Selection and Stimulus Control 9. Contingency Management in Therapy 10. Direct Behavioral Prescriptions and Graded Task Assignment 11. Exposure 12. Behavioral Skill Training - Section C. Cognitive‑Level Interventions 13. What’s the Client Thinking? 14. Restructuring Thoughts 15. Leaving Thoughts Alone 16. Going Deeper with Intermediate and Core Beliefs - Section D. Emotion‑Level Interventions 17. Modulating Emotion 18. Distress Tolerance III. Putting It All Together 19. Putting It All Together: William’s CBT 20. Putting It All Together: Anna’s CBT 21. Putting It All Together: Elizabeth’s CBT 22. Putting It All Together: Bethany’s CBT Appendix A. Further Reading Appendix B. Tools for the Clinician References Index