Learning Cognitive-behavior Therapy: An Illustrated Guide (Core Competencies in Psychotherapy)

In a clear writing style that is enjoyable to read, Wright has organised the key strategies of CBT and desribed exactly how to perform them in therapy. The book covers practical advice on how to organise elements of the assessment so that information gleaned falls naturally towards a treatment strategy. The book excels in placing all the mainstream interventions of CBT into a cohesive structure. For example, when working with automatic thoughts, the author describes 6 strategies that can be used to identify them. When describing one such strategy, imagery, the author breaks this down into 6 practical ideas for implementation. Therapeutic strategies are covered in many chapters. The chapters on working with automatic thoughts informs the reader on how to implement Socratic questioning, work with the client on constructing thought-change records and reattributing cause for events. Chapters on behavioral interventions describe how to select and schedule behavioral exercises, overcome potential obstacles, conduct exposure in a way manageable for the patient and monitor progress. This by no means touches on a third of what the book will teach. Wright also introduces the concept of schemas and how to modify strategies when working with more severe symptoms. In the tone of a helpful mentor, the author advises the reader to explore specialist texts on such topics but introduces them for sake of completeness. This is a succinct and practical summary, very well organised, written in a manner that teaches and for me at least, stimulated a lot of additional ideas.

Product was excellent...I am still reading it. CBT describes why we do what we do. You would think everyone would want to know why they are the way they are. CBT will help you find out why you do the things you do.

It has often been said that psychotherapy is both art and science. Research over the last 40 years has demonstrated the scientific basis for Cognitive Therapy. However, it is one thing to read about an approach to therapy and another to learn how to do it. Learning Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: An Illustrated Guide provides the reader and clinician with the best of both worlds. Not only will the reader find in the book the basic concepts and techniques of CT, the accompanying DVD will demonstrate how to administer these interventions. This book is a must for anyone who is serious about using Cognitive Therapy in their clinical setting. It is also a useful resource for academics that are looking for a resource to illustrate this approach to therapy.

What really stood out to me was the value. For the price, you’re getting something that feels way more expensive. It’s clear the makers put a lot of thought into both design and function. If you’re on the fence, just go for it. I’m really glad I did and would absolutely buy it again or recommend it to a friend

Book was new and unopened as described. The shipping and arrival time were adequate. The book is an easy read and a great tool for those planning to practice CBT.

This book provides an excellent primer or a great refresher in the concepts, theory, and practice of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT). It presents CBT and many of its crucial elements in a straight-forward, easy to read fashion, and includes short video vignettes (DVD included) and practice exercizes for the reader throughout many of the book's chapters. This is a great value for those looking to learn CBT for the first time as well as those looking to get back to basics and assess/enhance their own CBT skills. Book includes link to downloadable CBT forms (and cbt skills self-assessment materials).

Had been assigned this for a social work grad class. I read it from front to back because it was so easy to read and understand. No big jargon or full of theory. Strategies and worksheets included can be used easily with clients. Great basic CBT book to start. Geared for Adult clients. Wish the author would do one for children too.

A great book that provides clear textual explanation of key concepts, gives good examples, and then gives great short videos to go with the text. This is an improvement on an already excellent 1st edition that has been used well in graduate school classes.

Purchased this book for my CBT training class. It is a very informative book. Also it is easy to read and understand. They use simplistic everyday language instead of complicating things with unnecessary academic lingo that only keeps your mind wondering what your just read.

This book explains the core CBT principles and techniques and helps you to develop them following real-life examples. Every chapter provides detailed explanations on how to use CBT techniques and their rationale. There are some useful examples and the vignettes included in the DVD are very clear and helpful. I have been practicing CBT for some years and I have never found a book so schematic and practical. I think that every CBT trainee should read it at some point.

I really like this book. After buying a selection of books for my post graduate diploma, this is the book that I found easiest to read and the most informative. The language is simple and clear and the content is very practical. The DVD was a use addition.

An excellent guide for people who are interested in CBT, with very educational videos.

As expected