Handbook of Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

by Bond, Frank W.; Dryden, Windy

• ISBN13: 9780471491071
• ISBN10: 0471491071
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-06-14
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

In this unique handbook, Frank Bond and Windy Dryden, have brought together a prominent cast of authors, to discuss issues concerning the definition, assessment and, in particular, the practice of brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Contents include - * the difference between brief and regular CBT and evidence for its effectiveness * How to use brief CBT in your own area of practice * Applying brief CBT to emotional disorders, anxiety, workplace stress and more This handbook is accessible to a wide range of readers, including academics, practitioners, psychotherapists, counsellors, and students training in CBT.

Author Biography

Frank W. Bond, PhD, is professor of psychology and management at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he is also director of the Institute of Management Studies.He has published widely in the areas of ACT and organizational behavior, and the processes that underpin peak performance and well-being.

Windy Dryden, BSc, DipPsych, MSc, PhD, CPsychol, is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He is the editor or author of over 125 books in the area of counselling and psychotherapy. His primary interests are rational emotive behaviour therapy and disseminating its theory and techniques to the general public, through writing short, accessible, self-help books.

Table of Contents

About the Editors.

List of Contributors.

Preface.

Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Definition and Scientific Foundations (H. Hazlett-Stevens & M. Craske).

Assessment Issues in Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (F. Key & M. Craske).

Brief ACT Trea