Doing CBT: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions

by David F. Tolin

With new case material, expanded pedagogical tools, and updated theory and research, the second edition of this reader-friendly text is an ideal introduction to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for graduate students and practitioners. In a witty, empathic style, David F. Tolin explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of addressing the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional elements of clients' psychological problems. Featuring helpful graphics, vivid examples and sample dialogues, and 39 reproducible worksheets and forms that can also be downloaded and printed, the book concludes with four chapter-length case illustrations.
 
New to This Edition
*New or expanded discussions of case formulation, transdiagnostic interventions, therapeutic strategies like mindfulness and acceptance, and more.
*Increased attention to cultural competence, intermediate beliefs, and linking conceptualization to intervention.
*Additional chapter-length case example.
 
Pedagogical Features
*Numerous engaging boxes, including "Try This," "The Science Behind It," "Things that Might Bug You about This,” and more.
*New in the second edition--chapter-opening "Essential Points," "CBT Spotlight" boxes on popular variants of CBT, and end-of-chapter discussion questions.
*Learning worksheets for self-practice of core CBT skills.
*End-of-chapter key terms with definitions.

See also Experiencing CBT from the Inside Out, by James Bennett-Levy, Richard Thwaites, Beverly Haarhoff, and Helen Perry, a unique self-practice/self-reflection workbook, and The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, by Nikolaos Kazantzis, Frank M. Dattilio, and Keith S. Dobson, which provides key recommendations for optimizing outcomes.

Genres: Psychology

659 pages, Hardcover

Published March 15, 2024

Reviews

[Iron · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book, as stated, is very comprehensive and really does touch everything CBT. It's an impressive work without a doubt, and I'm happy I read it. Having said that, a few things bothered me: 1. It's very American in the sense that sometimes I felt like it was written for children (statements like "how to do X like a champ" are generously used). 2. It could be shorter, the writing is sometimes lengthy without added value. 3. The author has included a lot of clinical examples and transcripts, which is good, but most of them feel very (lacking for a better word I'll say) naive. They don't feel like real conversations and in most of them the clients have very little psychological insight or knowledge. They felt very didactic. Sometimes it works (like when showcasing a technique), but for me most times it didn't.

[Tom Parsons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very approachable guide to using CBT in session that is very practical. Reads easily and is quite interesting, doesn't read too much like a text book.

[Nabeel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good resource for practitioners to enhance their clinical insight by understanding the interplay of thoughts, behaviors and emotions in development and persistence of a disorder.

[Isak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vet inte riktigt vad jag kan skriva om en traditionell "textbook". Ganska lättläst och lite mer humoristisk än gemene kurslitteratur men inget att hurra över. Säkert väldigt användbar i praktiken.

[Lethal Shadowz]

this CBT book is awesome easy to understand