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"In this outstanding volume, Dr. Leahy has brought together internationally respected cognitive therapists to share their current thinking on theory and therapy for specific problem areas. Well written, wide-ranging, and up-to-date, this will be an important sourcebook for years to come."--Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, Mental Health Research Unit, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, UK
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"In this outstanding volume, Dr. Leahy has brought together internationally respected cognitive therapists to share their current thinking on theory and therapy for specific problem areas. Well written, wide-ranging, and up-to-date, this will be an important sourcebook for years to come."--Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, Mental Health Research Unit, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, UK

"This superb volume brings together many of the world’s leading cognitive therapists. The breadth of coverage is impressive. Chapters provide an accessible yet sophisticated description of the theoretical underpinnings of cognitive therapy and summarize the results of randomized controlled trials, showing why this modality has become the treatment of choice for a wide range of common psychological disorders. At the same time, the book offers lucid discussions of how the therapy is actually conducted. I highly recommend this cutting-edge book for both novice and experienced therapists from all theoretical perspectives. It also will serve as a suitable text in undergraduate-level courses in abnormal psychology and graduate-level courses in psychopathology and evidence-based practice."--Allison G. Harvey, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley

"This comprehensive volume captures the history, scope, and achievements of cognitive therapy. Readers will find expert accountings of the myriad applications of cognitive therapy--from time-tested approaches to depression and anxiety to exciting new applications for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. The volume nicely balances theoretical considerations, clinical perspectives, and evidence from empirical studies. The result is a work that will serve practitioners and researchers looking for an up-to-the-moment portrayal of contemporary cognitive strategies."--Michael W. Otto, PhD, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

"This outstanding edited volume...has brought together some of the world's most respected cognitive therapists and scholars in order to summarize their current thinking on theoretical issues and on psychotherapy for specific problem areas. Leahy is widely recognized in this field as a creative and prodigious contributor to the literature, as a highly respected psychotherapist/consultant, and as a passionate advocate for cognitive psychotherapy. Thus, it is not surprising that these 18 chapters are up-to-date, well written, and immediately useful for any clinician with a basic understanding of cognitive therapy....This volume has already become a recognized sourcebook for cognitive psychotherapy. It fully captures the increasing depth and breadth of this approach to treatment."--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic

"This practical and thorough book covers the basic diagnostic categories (both Axes I and II) one would expect and it has a good blend of theory and practice. The authors support their conclusions with research. Readers will feel they are being tutored by the masters in the field."--Doody's Electronic Journal

"This book does justice to the fast pace of change within CBT while remaining well integrated with the roots of cognitive therapy that were pioneered by Beck. Each chapter provides sufficient information for readers to evaluate whether the approach taken has internal validity and empirical support, pointing them to more detailed references, such as therapy manuals and theory papers....Arguably the most cutting edge collection of works from the key contemporary figures with CBT. I would recommend it for CBT therapists and researchers, especially those involved in treatment development and those who work with a wide range of client groups."--Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

"A interesting and useful book that honors the important work of a psychotherapy pioneer and chronicles advancements in the field that stem from his work."--Social Service Review

"This book does justice to the fast pace of change within CBT while remaining well integrated with the roots of cognitive therapy that were pioneered by Beck....Arguably the most cutting edge collection of works from the key contemporary figures within CBT. I would recommend it for CBT therapists and researchers, especially those involved in treatment development and those who work with a wide range of client groups."--Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

"This book does justice to the fast pace of change within CBT while remaining well integrated with the roots of cognitive therapy that were pioneered by Beck. Each chapter provides sufficient information for the readers to evaluate whether the approach taken has internal validity and empirical support, pointing them to more detailed references, such as therapy manuals and theory papers....Robert Leahy's book is arguably the most cutting-edge collection of works from the key contemporary figures within CBT. I would recommend it for CBT therapists and researchers, especially those involved in treatment development and those who work with a wide range of client groups."--Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy

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Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (August 11, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159385062X
ISBN-13: 978-1593850623
Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,353,989 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is probably the best and up-to-date contribution to the contemporary cognitive therapy, for which it is likely to become the reference text.
The Arthur Freeman's article is absolutely fundamental.

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