Simply Effective Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide

by Scott; Michael J

• ISBN13: 9780415466776
• ISBN10: 0415466776
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2009-04-20
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Research shows that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for common mental health disorders of mild to moderate severity. Simply Effective Cognitive Behaviour Therapyguides the therapist in treating clients effectively in a simple, structured, time-limited way, as well as indicating where additional treatment or referral is required, thus widening access to CBT. In this book, Michael J. Scott provides a practical and concise guide for therapists using CBT with a range of disorders including: depression panic disorder and agoraphobia post-traumatic stress disorder generalised anxiety disorder obsessive compulsive disorder social phobia. Simply Effective CBT is illustrated throughout with transcripts of sessions which serve as models for putting theory into practice. It provides the therapist with sufficient understanding of the cognitive theory of a disorder, enabling them to tailor the protocols provided to the needs of the individual. The appendices include a CBT Pocketbook - to guide treatment and assessment for each disorder - making it essential reading for all professionals using CBT.

Author Biography

Michael J. Scott is a practising consultant Psychologist working in Liverpool and author of six books on CBT. He taught CBT for 15 years at the University of Manchester and is also External Examiner for the MSc in cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies at the University of chester.

Table of Contents

Simple CBT-strengths and limitations	p. 1
Getting started-diagnosis and beyond	p. 11
The first interview	p. 22
Depression	p. 36
Panic disorder and agoraphobia	p. 66
Post-traumatic stress disorder	p. 89
Social phobia	p. 109
Obessive compulsive disorder	p. 121
Generalised anxiety disorder	p. 132
Putting it all together	p. 146
Personality disorders and cognitive content	p. 152
Screening questionnaire	p. 154
The 7 Minute Mental Health Screen/Audit	p. 157
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Pocketbook	p. 162
Mood throught record	p. 176
Panic diary	p. 177
Therapist Competence Screen	p. 178
The First Step Questionnaire	p. 179
Recovered but...	p. 182
References	p. 183
Index	p. 191
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