Developments in Cognitive Psychotherapy

Has the field of cognitive psychotherapy changed over the past three decades? And, if change has occurred, how has it affected accepted modes of treatment in cognitive psychotherapy? In this tightly edited collection of original articles, the editors provide an excellent sampling of the most recent--and important--developments in this exciting field. Topics addressed range from the theoretical to the practical and include: nonconscious processes in cognitive psychotherapy, emotion disorders, an integrated cognitive-behavioral approach to withdrawal from tranquilizers, and cognitive therapy with depressed inpatients to name but a few. In addition, the final chapter offers valuable insights on how cognitive psychotherapy can be used to encourage effective parenting. Developments In Cognitive Psychotherapy is an invaluable addition to the professional psychotherapist's library. "The material in all of the chapters was interesting and potentially valuable to the clinician familiar with cognitive psychotherapy . . . well worth reading." --Contemporary Psychology "Carmin and Dowd present a very constructive overview of the development process which has led us to the present cognitive psychotherapeutic 'models'." --Clinical Psychology Forum "It will offer the mental health care professional food for thought and stimulate further reading." --Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy "The theoretical chapters in this book (are) thought-provoking, while the clinical section gave useful summaries and practical advice. For all those familiar with the basics of cognitive therapy, this will be a useful resource." --British Journal of Psychiatry "There is something for everyone here. . . it is well worthhaving a look at." --The British Psychological Society Counselling Psychology Section Review "Final year undergraduate students and practitioners in this field would find this a book which would substantially enhance both their knowledge base and therapeutic techniques. TheDryden, Windy is the author of 'Developments in Cognitive Psychotherapy' with ISBN 9780803981348 and ISBN 0803981341.