The Integrative Power of Cognitive Therapy

by Brad A. Alford, Aaron T. Beck

This volume presents a comprehensive statement of cognitive theory and maps the dynamic evolution of cognitive therapy into a multidimensional approach applicable to an impressive range of problems. The authors also show how cognitive therapy meets the aims and criteria of the current psychotherapy integration movement, incorporating as it does elements of interpersonal, behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

197 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 1997

About the author

A Professor of Psychology at The University of Scranton for 23 years, Dr. Alford contributed empirical, theoretical, and meta-theoretical research on behaviorism and cognitive therapy. He completed his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Alford published several important books and numerous articles in the top psychotherapy journals. He worked closely with Dr. Aaron T. Beck, recognized as the father of cognitive therapy.
Dr. Alford joined the faculty of the University’s Psychology Department in 1989 and was promoted to professor of psychology in 1999. His previous positions include visiting assistant professor, Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky; clinical director, Northwest Tennessee Mental Health Center, Inc., Martin, Tennessee; and program director, Intensive Rehabilitation Program, Western Mental Health Institute in Tennessee.

Reviews

[Juletta Gilge · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great introduction to CBT.