Cognitive Therapy of Depression

by Beck, Aaron T.; Rush, A. John; Shaw, Brian F.; Emery, Gary

• ISBN13: 9780898629194
• ISBN10: 0898629195
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1987-02-04
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

This best-selling classic work shows how psychotherapists can effectiv ely treat depressive disorders. Case examples illustrate a wide range of strategies and techniques.

Author Biography

University Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus and President of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research. Aaron Beck is also the author of eleven other books.

Table of Contents

An Overview	1	(34)
The Role of Emotions in Cognitive Therapy	34	(11)
The Therapeutic Relationship: Application to Cognitive Therapy	45	(16)
Structure of the Therapeutic Interview	61	(26)
The Initial Interview	87	(17)
Session by Session Treatment: A Typical Course of Therapy	104	(13)
Application of Behavioral Techniques	117	(25)
Cognitive Techniques	142	(25)
Focus on Target Symptoms	167	(42)
Specific Techniques for the Suicidal Patient	209	(16)
Interview with a Depressed Suicidal Patient	225	(19)
Depressogenic Assumptions	244	(28)
Integration of Homework into Therapy	272	(23)
Technical Problems	295	(22)
Problems Related to Termination and Relapse	317	(11)
Group Cognitive Therapy for Depressed Patients Steven D. Hollon and Brian F. Shaw	328	(26)
Cognitive Therapy and Antidepressant Medications	354	(32)
Outcome Studies of Cognitive Therapy	386	(27)
COGNITIVE THERAPY OF DEPRESSION
Appendix: Materials
The Beck Inventory	398	(2)
Scale for Suicide Ideation	400	(3)
Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts	403	(1)
Competency Checklist for Cognitive Therapists	404	(4)
Possible Reasons for Not Doing Self-help Assignments	408	(1)
Research Protocol for Outcome Study at Center for Cognitive Therapy	409	(3)
Further materials and technical aids	412	(1)
References	413	(8)
Index	421