Cognitive Therapy in a Nutshell: Second Edition

Provides a concise, accessible introduction to the key elements of the theory and practice of CBT for absolute beginners. For anyone who wants a clear, focused introduction to the complexities of CBT, this book can be used as a springboard to more in-depth material. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in a Nutshell - Second Edition is a concise introduction to one of the most widely-practised approaches to counselling and psychotherapy. Leading authors, Michael Neenan and Windy Dryden, explain the model and the core techniques used during the therapeutic process to: elicit and examine negative automatic thoughts; uncover and explore underlying assumptions, rules and core beliefs (schemas); and, maintain gains from therapy. For newcomers to the subject, this revised and updated edition of Cognitive Therapy in a Nutshell provides the ideal place to start and a springboard to further study.