Clinician's Guide to CBT

The Comprehensive Clinician's Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, written by two distinguished clinicians and educators, is a marvelous addition to the literature supporting therapists in learning and applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The patient worksheets alone would be worth the purchase of the book, even for experienced clinicians. The text is practical, straightforward, and filled with specific examples of the principles in practice, making it a valuable resource for clinicians in community mental health, private practice, and hospital and organizational settings, as well as for supervisors, trainers, and teachers in training programs, practicum settings, and the classroom.

Clear, practical, broad, and entirely evidence-based, this comprehensive guide rightfully earns its title and is a volume that belongs on the shelf of any clinician wishing to understand the practice of contemporary CBT. Students and trainees will find the book to be a useful primer on CBT, whereas seasoned clinicians will find wisdom in the authors' spare, focused approach, which directs the reader's attention to what is most important in practice, ensuring high-fidelity CBT. The guide is optimistic in tone, emphasizing the role of "confidence" as a foundation of clinical change. Combining elements of efficacy and hope, "confidence" is something clinicians and their patients may gain from this simple yet invaluable volume.

Ranging from anxiety disorders to psychosis and everything in between, this book is a go-to resource guide for applying the principles of CBT to a variety of clinical issues and diagnoses. Written in a manner that is easily accessible, it provides the reader with the step-by-step tools needed to put theory into practice. This indispensable guide is a must-have for every clinician's library, and is highly recommended for its practical and comprehensive approach.

The authors, Leslie Sokol, PhD, and Marci Fox, PhD, are licensed psychologists with extensive experience in the field of cognitive therapy. Sokol is an internationally recognized leader in the field, with more than 35 years of experience in practice, teaching, and research. She was a past director of education and one of the principal instructors with the internationally acclaimed Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Philadelphia. She has taught cognitive therapy to professional and paraprofessional groups, nationally and internationally, on a wide range of topics.

Fox, who has been in private practice for over 25 years, has worked closely with Sokol, Dr. Judith Beck, and Dr. Aaron T. Beck at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Philadelphia for almost the same amount of time. As an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Beck Institute, she trains individuals in cognitive therapy both nationally and internationally, and helps mental health professionals to improve their clinical skills and pinpoint specific areas of remediation.

The Comprehensive Clinician's Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a valuable resource for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding and application of CBT, drawing on the expertise and experience of two leading practitioners in the field.

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