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Product Description: The most useful therapy is one that can be applied to a wide range of client problems, is easy to learn, and produces lasting results following a brief intervention. The cognitive-behavioural approaches described in this volume probably come nearest to this ideal...read more

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This step-by-step guide to the core skills and techniques of the cognitive behaviour approach is suitable for those with little or no prior experience in CBT. The author uses case examples from a variety of settings to illustrate the skills needed at each stage of the therapeutic process, and brings the therapeutic relationship to the foreground to show you how to build and maintain a successful working alliance with your clients.   This second edition includes new content on: - the historical foundations of CBT - common presenting issues, such as depression and anxiety - third wave CBT - IAPT - insights from other approaches, relevant to trainees in other modalities with an interest in CBT   Accompanied by a new companion website (https://study.sagepub.com/wills), which includes additional case studies, template forms, PowerPoint presentations for each chapter, and a wealth of material for further reading, this is an essential text for anyone wishing to hone their therapeutic skills in CBT.

Product Description: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions and negative behaviors through goal setting and various coping techniques, such as meditation, visualization, relaxation, mindfulness, and more...read more

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Product Description: How to Become a More Effective CBT Therapist explores effective ways for therapists to move beyond competence to “metacompetence”, remaining true to the core principles of CBT while adapting therapeutic techniques to address the everyday challenges of real-world clinical work...read more

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Product Description: Focusing on patients with severe impairments, including mixed and multiple diagnoses, this volume describes how behavior therapy fits into the clinical environment. Psychiatrists, medical clinicians, and residents will appreciate the in-depth coverage of a broad range of difficult issues...read more

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Product Description: Overcoming Teenage Anxiety, Stress and Panic uses the trusted Five Areas model of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help young people experiencing anxiey, stress and panic to help themselves. The Five Areas model communicates life skills and key interventions in a clear, pragmatic and accessible style by examining five important aspects of our lives:Life situation, relationships, resources and problemsAltered thinkingAltered feelings or moodsAltered physical sensations or symptomsAltered behaviour or activity levelsThis exciting collection of practical and self help workbooks has been developed in liaison with a team of experts working with young people...read more