This bestselling, classic work offers a definitive presentation of the theory and practice of cognitive therapy for depression. Aaron T. Beck and his associates set forth their seminal argument that depression arises from a "cognitive triad" of errors and from the ideosyncratic way that one infers, recollects, and generalizes. From the initial interview to termination, many helpful case examples demonstrate how cognitive-behavioral interventions can loosen the grip of "depressogenic" thoughts and assumptions. Guidance is provided for working with individuals and groups to address the full range of problems that patients face, including suicidal ideation and possible relapse.

California State University, Fresno A best-selling classic work, this book shows how psychotherapists can effectively treat depressive disorders. Case examples illustrate a wide range of strategies and techniques.

Aaron T. Beck, MD, is University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania and President of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Beck developed cognitive therapy in the early 1960s as a psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published over 500 articles and numerous books and has lectured throughout the world. Dr. Beck is the recipient of many honors from professional and scientific organizations, including "America's Nobel," the Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award.

A. John Rush, MD, holds the Betty Jo Hay Distinguished Chair in Mental Health in the Department of Psychiatry and is Vice-Chairman for Research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Brian F. Shaw, PhD, is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Public Health Sciences at the University of Toronto, and a member of the graduate faculty in the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto.

Gary Emery, PhD, is director of the Los Angeles Center for Cognitive Therapy and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA.

Chapter 1: . An Overview

2. The Role of Emotions in Cognitive Therapy

3. The Therapeutic Relationship: Application to Cognitive Therapy

4. Structure of the Therapeutic Interview

5. The Initial Interview

6. Session by Session Treatment: A Typical Course

of Therapy

7. Application of Behavioral Techniques

8. Cognitive Techniques

9. Focus on Target Symptoms

10. Specific Techniques for the Suicidal Patient

11. Interview with a Depressed Suicidal Patient

12. Depressogenic Assumptions

13. Integration of Homework into Therapy

14. Technical Problems

15. Problems Related to Termination and Relapse

16. Group Cognitive Therapy for Depressed

Patients

Steven D. Hollon and Brian F. Shaw

17. Cognitive Therapy and Antidepressant

Medications

18. Outcome Studies of Cognitive Therapy

Appendix: Materials

*The Beck Inventory

*Scale for Suicide Ideation

*Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts

*Competency Checklist for Cognitive Therapists

*Possible Reasons for Not Doing Self-Help

Assignments

*Research Protocol for Outcome Study at Center

for Cognitive Therapy

*Further Materials and Technical Aids