Scientifically Based Practice in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

This new edition of the basic guide by one of the leaders of modern cognitive behavioral therapy, Keith Dobson, President of the World Confederation of CBT (WCCBT), and his wife, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary, Deborah Dobson. Experienced therapists and beginners in their CBT practice will find detailed descriptions of the main principles and methodologies, theories and techniques, as well as their scientific and methodological justification.

This book will become a desk reference for professionals, as it describes in detail and step-by-step diagnostics, including assessment, tests, scales, and structured clinical interviews, psychotherapy contracts, forming working alliances and therapeutic relationships, revealing various valuable aspects of therapy, including its planning, with the definition of goals and tasks, psychoeducation, cognitive and behavioral techniques, problem-solving strategies, and alternative reinforcement training.

- Typical difficulties and mistakes are analyzed, with explanations of possible solutions.

- Structured stages of therapy, its completion, and relapse prevention are described.

- The authors separate myths about CBT from facts and consistently reveal the essence of scientifically proven CBT technology.