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CBT in Action
Much that is written on CBT outlines theory and reports research results that support the efficacy of CBT as an effective therapy to alleviate emotional distress and modify behaviour. Yet, readers can be left wondering how do you actually do CBT?.
CBT in Action: A Practitioner's Toolkit, in contrast, is a practical, hands-on, how-to-do-it book. The actual 'toolkit' contains therapy resources for the CBT practitioner, and includes scripts, cheat sheets, client handouts and therapy record sheets for at home tasks.
CBT in Action: A Practitioner's Toolkit, in contrast, is a practical, hands-on, how-to-do-it book. The actual 'toolkit' contains therapy resources for the CBT practitioner, and includes scripts, cheat sheets, client handouts and therapy record sheets for at home tasks.
221 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2014
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November 18, 2019
This was the text that was given to participants of the Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy that I attended last month. I found this useful for reinforcing what I learned (especially during the role play/skills development). This book is pragmatic and reinforces the knowledge learned during the course and is potentially a good reference in the future when applying CBT. I did not find it as idealistic as Judith Beck’s work (nor did it encourage the Therapist to be quite so authoritarian).
Dr O’Kelly is a true believer in CBT, where as I see it as just another tool in my kit as a Psychotherapist. The examples that Dr O’Kelly used in her teaching come reflect what is contained in this work. I found it a useful read to solidify my knowledge of the techniques used in CBT. What was missing was a discussion of the categories of distorted automatic thoughts that CBT is famous for (Catastrophizing; Dichotomous Thinking; Negative Filtering etc). I have always found it useful to have an awareness of these types of thoughts in myself and clinically being able to recognise them in others.
It is written at a basic level and avoids the jargon common in upper echelons of mental health professionals. It is understandable to the lay person. It is probably best read in combination with attendance to the workshop. Doing the role plays was invaluable to me in consolidating the knowledge gained in administering CBT.
Dr O’Kelly is a true believer in CBT, where as I see it as just another tool in my kit as a Psychotherapist. The examples that Dr O’Kelly used in her teaching come reflect what is contained in this work. I found it a useful read to solidify my knowledge of the techniques used in CBT. What was missing was a discussion of the categories of distorted automatic thoughts that CBT is famous for (Catastrophizing; Dichotomous Thinking; Negative Filtering etc). I have always found it useful to have an awareness of these types of thoughts in myself and clinically being able to recognise them in others.
It is written at a basic level and avoids the jargon common in upper echelons of mental health professionals. It is understandable to the lay person. It is probably best read in combination with attendance to the workshop. Doing the role plays was invaluable to me in consolidating the knowledge gained in administering CBT.
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