Behavioral Interventions in Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Practical Guidance for Putting Theory Into Action

by Richard F. Farmer

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) dominates lists of evidence-based treatments and is increasingly used by front-line clinicians. Behavioral methods, such as self-monitoring, behavioral activation, behavioral experiments, exposure therapy, and skills training, are core features of CBT. In fact, some studies suggest that these are among the primary active ingredients in CBT.

In this detailed, step-by-step guide, Farmer and Chapman show readers how to put behavioral theory and science into action. They discuss case formulation and treatment planning, core behavioral intervention strategies, and innovative approaches, such as acceptance, mindfulness, and a behavioral approach to cognition. Flexible and useful across different client populations, the behavioral interventions described here leave room for therapists to be respectful of their clients' unique needs and individuality.

Using case examples, the authors demonstrate how to generate case formulations, apply interventions, respond to common problems, navigate termination, and help clients to generalize treatment gains beyond therapy. The behavioral framework they describe is practical and accessible to clinicians and students with varying degrees of behavioral training.

Genres: Psychology

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 15, 2007

Reviews

[Dogsandbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Skimmed. For therapists --a how to manual. Most interested in the sections on the efficacy of mindfulness based practices. DPL via interlibrary loan: 616.89142

[Jelena · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the books that I had to read for my psychology course in “Introduction to Cognitive and Behavioural therapies”.
The language style is not too complicated to grasp, there are quite a few examples of the theory applied to practice with different clients, which makes it easier to understand.
The book focus more on the behavioral therapies and various behavioral interventions compared to the cognitive ones, but still it`s a good start for getting to know the CBT.