Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Books for Professionals

Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (2nd edition)

Beck, J.S. (2011). New York: Guilford (386 pages)

The leading text for students and practicing therapists who want to learn the fundamentals of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), this book is eminently practical and authoritative. In a highly accessible, step-by-step style, master clinician Judith S. Beck demonstrates how to engage patients, develop a sound case conceptualization, plan treatment, and structure sessions effectively. Core cognitive, behavioral, and experiential techniques are explicated and strategies are presented for troubleshooting difficulties and preventing relapse. An extended case example and many vignettes and transcripts illustrate CBT in action. Reproducible clinical tools, including the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale and other therapist and client materials, can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution

 

Clark, D.A. & Beck, A.T. (2012). New York: Guilford (386 pages)

Grounded in cognitive behavior therapy, the proven treatment approach developed and tested over more than 25 years by pioneering clinician-researcher Aaron T. Beck. Now Dr. Beck and fellow cognitive therapy expert David A. Clark put the tools and techniques of cognitive behavior therapy at your fingertips in this compassionate guide. Carefully crafted worksheets, exercises, and examples reflect the authors' decades of experience helping people just like you. Learn practical strategies for identifying your anxiety triggers, challenging the thoughts and beliefs that lead to distress, safely facing the situations you fear, and truly loosening anxiety's grip--one manageable step at a time.

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Cognitive Therapy for Adolescents in School Settings

 

 

Creed T.A., Reisweber, J.  & Beck, A.T. (2012). New York: Guilford (173 pages)

A concise guide for clinicians which features in-depth case examples and hands-on clinical tools. The authors – including renowned CT originator Aaron T. Beck, clinical child psychologist Torrey A. Creed, and school psychologist Jarrod Reisweber – provide an accessible introduction to the cognitive model and demonstrate specific therapeutic techniques that have been used successfully in the schools. Strategies are illustrated for engaging adolescents in therapy, rapidly creating an effective case conceptualization, and addressing a range of clinical issues and stressors frequently experienced in grades 6–12. The challenges and rewards of school-based CT are discussed in detail. In a convenient large-size format with lay-flat binding for easy photocopying, the book contains 16 reproducible handouts, worksheets, and forms. This guide will be a valuable resource for a wide range of professionals, from graduate students seeking a solid knowledge base to experienced professionals looking to expand their repertoire of CT interventions.

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Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: Science and Practice*

Clark, D.A., and Beck, A.T. (2011). The Guilford Press (628 pages)

 

 

 

 

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Aaron T. Beck (Key Figures in Counselling and Psychotherapy)

Marjorie E Weishaar (1993). Sage Publications Ltd  (192 pages)

In this clear and accessible book, Marjorie Weishar presents a unique overview of Beck's life and his theoretical and practical achievements. She considers and effectively rebuts the criticisms that his ideas have attracted over the years, and discusses Beck's continuing influence on the research and practice of Cognitive Therapy.

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Depression: Causes and Treatment, 2nd Edition

Beck, A.T., and Alford, B.A. (2008). University of Pennsylvania Press (456 pages)

 

 

 

 

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Cognitive Therapy for Adolescents in School Settings

Creed, T., Reisweber, J., & Beck, A.T.(2011). The Guilford Press (173 pages)

 

 

 

 

 

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Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Patients: Scientific and Clinical Applications

Wenzel, A., Brown, G.K., Beck, A.T. (2008). American Psychological Association (386 pages)


 

 

 

 

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Schizophrenia: Cognitive Theory, Research, and Therapy

Beck, A.T., Rector, N.A., Stolar, N., Grant, P. (2008). New York: Guilford (418 pages)


 

 

 

 

 

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Bipolar Disorder: A Cognitive Therapy Approach

Newman, Cory F., Leahy, Robert L., Beck, Aaron T., Reilly- Harrington, Noreen A., & Gyulai, Laszlo (2001), Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. (225 pages)

This detailed volume provides a comprehensive guide to conducting cognitive therapy for bipolar disorder. Beyond clinical tools for addressing maladaptive cognitions, the authors provide a wealth of strategies for helping clients address manic and depressive symptoms, prevent suicidal behavior, communicate with family members, and accept the need for medication. The text is enriched by a series of clinical vignettes and transcripts that demonstrate how to conduct this therapy.

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Cognitive Therapy for Challenging Problems: What to Do When the Basics Don't Work

Beck, J.S. (2005). New York: Guilford (324 pages)

Building on the acclaim of Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond, this groundbreaking book from Judith S. Beck addresses what to do when a patient is not making progress in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Provided is practical, step-by-step guidance on conceptualizing and solving frequently encountered problems, whether in developing and maintaining the therapeutic alliance or in accomplishing specific therapeutic tasks.


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Prisoners of Hate: The cognitive basis of anger, hostility and violence

New York: Harper Collins. Beck, A.T. (1999). (354 pages)

In this vitally important work, Dr. Beck radically alters the way we think about destructive behavior - from domestic abuse to crime, prejudice, mass murder and war - and offers remedies. Dr. Beck's explanations are so clear and practical that readers will feel they have a workbook on how to prevent violence. Described as a "masterpiece" by one reviewer, this is an essential book for both professionals and laypersons.

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Love Is Never Enough

Beck, A.T. (1988). New York: Harper & Row. (323 pages)

Dr. Beck analyzes actual dialogue to illuminate the most common problems experienced by couples the power of negative thinking, disillusionment, rigid rules and expectations, and miscommunication. This book is first to make the insights and techniques of cognitive therapy applied to relationship problems available to the general reader.

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Anxiety Disorders and Phobias: A Cognitive Perspective

Beck, A.T., & Emery, G. (with Greenberg, R.L.). (Rev. Ed. 2005). New York: Basic Books. (343 pages) (Originally distributed as the unpublished manual: Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety and Phobias)

This comprehensive work lays the groundwork for the cognitive treatment of anxiety disorders. In Part I, Dr. Beck outlines an explanatory model, demonstrating how specific nonadaptive cognitive patterns lead to the complex symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, simple phobias, and agoraphobia. In Part II, Dr. Emery develops a program for treating these disorders based on the cognitive model.

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Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders, Second Edition

Beck, A.T., Freeman, A., Davis, D.D. & Associates. (2003). New York: Guilford. (412 pages)

This groundbreaking work effectively brings cognitive therapy to bear on a most difficult clinical problem. Regardless of primary orientation, all clinicians who work with personality-disordered clients will be well served by this volume. Researchers will find much of interest and graduate-level courses will be enhanced by its use as a text.

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Cognitive Therapy of Substance Abuse

Beck, A.T., Wright, F.D., Newman, C.F., & Liese, B.S. (1993). New York: Guilford. (354 pages)

This valuable volume covers the cognitive theory and therapy of substance abuse, including guidelines for managing the therapeutic relationship, socializing the patient into the cognitive model, structuring the sessions for maximum effectiveness, techniques to counteract drug urges and cravings, problem-solving for acute crises as well as chronic life difficulties associated with substance abuse, special issues in treating the drug abuser who also suffers from anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, and principles of relapse prevention.

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Cognitive Therapy with Inpatients: Developing a Cognitive Milieu

Wright, J.H., Thase, M.E., Beck, A.T. & Ludgate, J.W. (Eds.). (1993). New York: Guilford.(445 pages)

This book offers detailed instructions for developing and maintaining a variety of inpatient cognitive therapy units. It demonstrates with extensive examples and actual dialogue how one can adapt the cognitive milieu to address the needs of a wide variety of treatment settings. Advice is given on the application of cognitive therapy in individual, group, and family formats as well as with adolescent, geriatric, and chronic patients, eating disorders, and substance abuse patients. In addition, the volume explores the theoretical and practical issues of combining cognitive therapy with pharmacotherapy.

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Cognitive Therapy of Depression

Beck, A.T., Rush, A.J., Shaw, B.F., & Emery, G. (1979). New York: Guilford. (425 pages)

The definitive volume on the cognitive treatment of depression proceeds from a clear, succinct explication of cognitive therapy to a step-by-step demonstration of cognitive techniques?from initial session to termination. A full range of patient problems is discussed, and numerous case examples illustrate scenarios and strategies. The work is completed by valuable appendices, including copies of many widely-used diagnostic scales.

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Scientific Foundations of Cognitive Theory and Therapy of Depression

Clark, David A., & Beck, Aaron T., with Alford, Brad A. (1999). Philadelphia: John Wiley & Sons. (494 pages)

This book provides a comprehensive, authoritative and critical review of the voluminous scientific research of the cognitive theory of depression that has been conducted since the initial publication of Beck's original articles in the early 1960's.

 

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The Integrative Power of Cognitive Therapy

Alford, B.A. & Beck, A.T. (1997). New York: Guilford (197 Pages)

This volume presents a comprehensive statement of cognitive therapy and maps the evolution of cognitive therapy into a multidimensional approach applicable to a range of problems, including panic disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Analyzing the current psychotherapy integration movement, the authors offer examples from theory and clinical practice to show how cognitive therapy, by incorporating interpersonal, behavioral, and psychodynamic techniques, fulfills the aims and criteria of psychotherapy integration.

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Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders

Beck, A.T. (1976). New York: International Universities Press. (356 pages)

The philosophical and theoretical basis of cognitive therapy is established and then applied to a wide range of specific disorders: depression, anxiety, neurosis, phobias, obsessions, compulsions, hysteria, and psychosomatic disorders. An excellent general introduction to cognitive therapy.
 

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The Prediction of Suicide

Beck, A.T. (1986). New York: International Universities Press. (264 Pages)

This book focuses on crucial issues for the therapist: how to determine if a person is suicidal, when and how the mental health professional should intervene, etc. Topics include: prediction models, variables for assessing suicidal risk, depression and suicide, and development of suicide intent scales.

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