Synopses & Reviews
Since the publication of Aaron Beck's Cognitive Therapy in 1967, cognitive therapy has established itself as one of the principal means of treating depression. Its applications are, however, much wider, and it is being used in an increasingly broad range of clinical situations--from drug abuse and eating disorders to obsessive behavior. Cognitive Therapy in Clinical Practice discusses the use of cognitive therapy in these and other contexts. It combines an overview of the state of the art with case studies that demonstrate the particular applications of cognitive therapy. Readers will hear the voices of the clients and empathize with both client and therapist as they seek to build a collaborative relationship.
Any therapist, however experienced, will learn from listening in' on the case studies presented and, for students of psychology, it will be essential reading.
Synopsis
This volume contains examples of how cognitive therapists working in varied settings with groups of adult clients have applied the cognitive model in their domain. Cognitive therapy has much broader application than the traditional area of depression; contributors illustrate the way they work by using extended case material, readers will hear the voices of the clients and empathise with both client and therapist as they seek to build a collaborative relationship. Areas discussed range from drug abuse and eating disorders to obsessive behaviour. Any therapist, however experienced, will learn from listening in' on the cases presented and students will find it essential reading.
Table of Contents
Severely depressed in-patients / Ivy M. Blackburn -- Panic disorder and agoraphobia / Ruth L. Greenberg -- Obsessions and compulsions / Paul M. Salkovskis -- Hypochondriasis / Hilary M.C. Warwick, Paul M. Salkovskis -- Cancer patients / Jan Scott -- Eating disorders / Shelley Channon, Jane Wardle -- Drug abusers / Stirling Moorey -- Offenders / Amanda Cole -- Suicidal patients / J. Mark G. Williams, Jonathan Wells -- The wider application of cognitive therapy : the end of the beginning / J. Mark G. Williams, Stirling Moorey.