Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Download or read book Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy written by Berni Curwen and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide, based on the theory that emotional disorders are influenced by negatively biased thinking, describes how brief cognitive behaviour therapy can provide effective help to clients suffering from a wide range of disorders, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress, or those who are suicidal. Using illustrative case material throughout, the authors outline strategies for helping clients examine and overcome unhelpful beliefs and patterns of thought at the root of their distress. Following an explanation of brief therapy and the theory behind cognitive behaviour therapy, they describe the process of working with clients through all stages of counselling.