Review
"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 Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, UK

"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



Review
"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



Book Description
With contributions from a stellar array of researchers and clinicians whose work has been directly influenced by cognitive therapy founder Aaron T. Beck, this volume presents the latest advances in science and practice in this rapidly changing field. Described are new and effective ways of understanding and treating clients suffering from a wide range of affective, anxiety, and personality disorders. The current status of basic cognitive therapy principles and models is discussed, and important theoretical and clinical refinements are elaborated. Other topics covered in this cutting-edge text include innovative applications for children and adolescents, couples, and families, as well as progress that has been made in integrating cognitive therapy with other treatments, such as pharmacotherapy.



About the Author
Robert L. Leahy, PhD, is President of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, Founder and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, and Professor of Psychiatry at Weill/n-/Cornell University Medical College. He is the author or editor of many publications, including [i]Roadblocks in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy[/i], [i]Psychological Treatment of Bipolar Disorder[/i] (with Sheri L. Johnson), [i]Overcoming Resistance in Cognitive Therapy[/i], [i]Cognitive Therapy Techniques[/i], and [i]Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders[/i] (with Stephen J. Holland). Dr. Leahy is frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally. He is Associate Editor of the [i]Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy[/i] (having served as Editor from 1998 to 2003) and is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He serves on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy, the Executive Board of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and the Scientific Advisory Committee of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, as well as on advisory committees for numerous national and international conferences on cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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