Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Medical Practice. A Practical Guide

This book presents unique advice necessary for implementing CBT in general practitioners' consultations. The book will be useful for all primary care specialists who should offer CBT as a treatment option. Since this is a practical guide rather than just a theoretical manual, it will also be of interest to other professionals working with clients with psychological issues: nurses, home care workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, and counselors. The book provides an overview of the basic principles of CBT and shows how general practitioners can apply them within the framework of a typical brief consultation. The guide is written in a user-friendly interactive and practical style and focuses on realistic ways to activate CBT to bring about positive changes in clients' lives.