Main description:

"The Cognitive Behaviour Counselling Primer" sets a new standard as a succinct guide to cognitive behavioural theory and practice for everyone wanting an authoritative synopsis. This series presents unparalleled, comprehensive descriptions of key counselling approaches in the twenty-first century. It is ideal for students requiring a theory bridge between introductory, intermediate and diploma courses or focused input for comparative essays and integrative theory assignments. Individual volumes are perfect supplements to the "Steps in Counselling" series as students progress in their training.

Contents:

Introduction 1. The origins of cognitive behaviour therapy 2. The theoretical underpinnings of cognitive behaviour therapy 3. Cognition 4. Cognitive behaviour therapy and the therapeutic alliance 5. Case conceptualization 6. Cognitive restructuring techniques 7. Behavioural techniques 8. Methods of discovering assumptions, rules and beliefs 9. Relapse prevention and endings 10. Cognitive behaviour therapy transcript 11. Applications of cognitive behaviour therapy 12. Research into cognitive behaviour therapy Appendix: Resources for learning Glossary References