First Steps in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

This book is a first steps introduction to cognitive behaviour therapy that will appeal to the interested reader and professionals wanting to learn about the approach. It introduces you to the history of the approach, describes its behavioural and cognitive principles, and examines key techniques and methods within the context of contemporary practice.Further chapters onFormulation,Working with Imagery, andFuture Directions in CBThelp you to extend your learning, while reflective activities and case studies throughout the book support you to apply principles and perspectives to practice.