Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy PDF

Rating: (2 reviews) Author: Michelle G. Craske ISBN : 9781433805486 New from $14.00 Format: PDF

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In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Michelle G. Craske discusses the history, theory, and practice of this commonly practiced therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy originated in the science and theory of classical and instrumental conditioning; cognitive principles were incorporated following dissatisfaction with a strictly behavioral approach. Cognitive behavioral therapy combines behavioral and cognitive interventions: behavioral interventions aim to decrease maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive ones, and cognitive interventions aim to modify maladaptive thoughts, self-statements, or beliefs. Although a number of variations on the original theory have developed over the decades, all types of cognitive behavioral therapy are unified by their empirical foundation, reliance on the theory and science of behavior and cognition, and the centrality of problem-focused goals. In this book, the author presents and explores this approach, its theory, history, the therapy process, primary change mechanisms, empirical basis, and future developments. This essential primer to cognitive behavioral therapy, amply illustrated with case examples featuring diverse clients, is perfect for graduate students studying theories of therapy and counseling as well as for seasoned practitioners interested in understanding this approach.

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• Series: Theories of Psychotherapy
• Paperback: 173 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 1 edition (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1433805480
• ISBN-13: 978-1433805486
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.9 x 8.8 inches
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy PDF

A slender 192-page volume, "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" by Michelle G. Craske (Department of Psychology and Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA) informatively addresses this widely practiced form of therapy with respect to its history, theoretical concepts and applications arising from discoveries with respect to classical and instrumental conditioning. Focusing on behavioral and cognitive interventions dealing with maladaptive and dysfunctional behaviors, as well as the promotion of adaptive and functional attitudes affecting behavior, "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" the newest addition to the American Psychological Association's outstanding 'Theories of Psychotherapy' series. Enhanced with a glossary of key terms, a listing of suggested readings, references, and an index, "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy" is strongly recommended reading for students and practitioners, and a core addition to academic library reference collections in Psychology & Psychiatry.

By Midwest Book Review

This book was very informative. It had the history of CBT, where it originated from, and the different components that make our cognitive behavioral therapy. It was an invaluable tool in writing my paper. It was very easy to follow and had everything I needed. My only complaint was that it was too informative, I had trouble condensing it down. But other than that, it was a good source of information.

By koolstuph2003