Science and Practice of Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Abstract

(from the preface) This book illustrates many of the links between science and practice in modern cognitive behaviour therapy. It describes the leading cognitive behavioural models for a wide range of disorders and gives an account of their empirical standing. It also provides a description of the treatments themselves and the research on their effectiveness. Part One covers general issues. . . . Part Two addresses specific disorders. Each chapter outlines the cognitive behavioural conceptualization of a disorder, reviews relevant research, and describes current cognitive behavioural treatment procedures. In Britain, Michael Gelder [of Oxford University] was one of the pioneers of behavioural treatment. [This volume is a Festschrift in honor of his contributions.] (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)