This is a new, revised edition of one of the main textbooks on cognitive behavioral therapy. The leading expert in the field of CBT, Judith S. Beck, describes how to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships, develop a therapy concept, structure sessions, and integrate leading cognitive, behavioral, and empirical methods into practice. New in this edition:
- Chapter on therapeutic relationships
- Chapter on the integration of mindfulness
- Description of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy, which emphasizes the aspirations, values, and positive adaptation of the client, alongside traditional CBT
- Clinical tips, reflective questions, practical exercises
- New examples of working with clients with complex problems