Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy [Hardcover]

Deborah Dobson PhD (Author), Keith S. Dobson PhD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1606230204 | ISBN-13: 978-1606230206 | Publication Date: January 16, 2009 | Edition: 1

From leading experts in the field—a practicing clinical psychologist and a renowned psychotherapy researcher—this book synthesizes the evidence base for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and translates it into practical clinical guidelines. The focus is how clinicians can use current research findings to provide the best care in real-world practice settings. Within a case formulation framework, core cognitive and behavioral theories and techniques are described and illustrated with vivid case examples. The authors also discuss managing everyday treatment challenges; separating CBT myths from facts; and how to develop a successful CBT practice and optimize the quality of services.

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Editorial Reviews

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"This guide provides an integration of recommended practices and up-to-date evidence for CBT across a range of disorders. Particular (and novel) strengths include accurate and brief summaries of the science concerning CBT, along with discussions of the nuts and bolts of setting up a practice, relevant cultural and contextual issues, and useful strategies in assessment and intervention. The book is clearly written and highly accessible. Dobson and Dobson are to be congratulated on doing exactly what the title suggests by providing a valuable, well-balanced introductory guide to science and practice."--Edward Watkins, PhD, Mood Disorders Centre, School of Psychology, University of Exeter, UK

"A unique contribution to the clinical literature. This book provides valuable guidance on how to carry out CBT effectively. It would serve as an excellent text for courses on CBT for practicing clinicians. Cutting across disorders, Dobson and Dobson show how CBT can be used with virtually any client. They include valuable instruction on often-overlooked techniques, such as behavioral activation and social skills training. They also address challenges and controversies in clinical training and the dissemination of evidence-based practices. This is a book for everyone interested in the science and practice of CBT."--Deborah Roth Ledley, PhD, Children’s Center for OCD and Anxiety, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania

 

"Finally--a book that is actually written as a bridge between the science of CBT and real-world treatment. This is a comprehensive how-to volume that examines the issues of putting CBT into practice from stem to stern. The most useful CBT volume I’ve ever seen."--Peter J. Bieling, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Canada

"Dobson and Dobson have provided a most comprehensive resource on the science and practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy. I believe this book will prove to be an invaluable resource for established clinicians who wish not only to enhance their working knowledge and understanding of CBT, but also to gain helpful techniques in general practice development."--Michael G. Wetter, PsyD, Chief, Adult Psychiatry Services, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Hayward, California

"Written by two well-qualified psychologists, this book offers a comprehensive approach to the process of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) from assessment and case formulation to completion and relapse prevention....The book is evidence-based, building a bridge between the theoretical concepts and the clinical application....This is an ideal text for any therapist using CBT and would be of particular interest to students and practicing CPT nurse specialists."--Nursing Standard

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About the Author

Deborah Dobson, PhD, is a psychologist with the Calgary Health Region and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Calgary. She also maintains a private practice, where she provides assessments and cognitive-behavioral therapy for adult clients, and is Director of Clinical Training for the Calgary Consortium in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Dobson is the President of the Board of the Canadian Mental Health Association-Calgary Division and was the Chair of the Clinical Section for the Canadian Psychological Association from 2007 to 2008. Her professional interests include client access to empirically supported treatments, clinical training, consumer advocacy, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

 

Keith S. Dobson, PhD, is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary, where he is also Head of Psychology and Co-Leader of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute Depression Research Program. Dr. Dobson’s research has focused on cognitive models and mechanisms in depression and the treatment of depression, particularly using cognitive-behavioral therapies. His research has resulted in over 150 published articles and chapters, 8 books, and numerous conference and workshop presentations in many countries. In addition, he has written about developments in professional psychology and ethics. A past President of the Canadian Psychological Association, he is President of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and President-Elect of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy. Dr. Dobson is a recipient of the Canadian Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Profession of Psychology.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 322 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (January 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606230204
• ISBN-13: 978-1606230206
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Read, January 4, 2011

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This review is from: Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (Kindle Edition)

This book was written well and has some basic, as well as well noted advice for the beginner CBT counselor. While the information becomes repetitive, it was worth the read.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evidance Base Practice of Cognitive Behavioral Theraphy, October 2, 2010

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For those who have work in the clinical field and are learning to implement this type of theraphy this book give a dofferent view and understanding of implementation in the practice.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well written, October 24, 2009

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This book is very well written in an easy to understand and conceptualize way. It makes the implementation of CBT very user friendly as well as purposeful.