First Steps in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Sarah Corrie is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Professor at Middlesex University. David A. Lane is Director and co-founder of the Professional Development Foundation, and a Visiting Professor at both Middlesex University and Canterbury Christ Church University.

Corrie and Lane’s ‘First Steps in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy’ outlines the basic concepts, techniques and widening applications of the most empirically validated form of psychotherapy. It is well written and easy to understand. The authors, both highly respected leaders in the field, have produced one the most accessible texts on the subject that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. A valuable resource with wide appeal to anyone interested in learning about CBT from the simply curious to HR practitioners, coaches and students.

• IntroductionPart 1 - The Principles and Perspectives of Cognitive Behaviour TherapyChapter 1 - Understanding Cognitive Behaviour TherapyChapter 2 - The Cognitive PrincipleChapter 3 - The Behavioural PrincipleChapter 4 - The Style and Delivery of Cognitive Behaviour TherapyPart 2 - Cognitive and Behavioural InterventionsChapter 5 - Cognitive Techniques for Working with ThoughtsChapter 6 - Cognitive Techniques for Working with Enduring CognitionsChapter 7 - Working with ImageryChapter 8 - Behavioural Methods for Building Skills and Changing Patterns of ActivityChapter 9 - Exposure and Behavioural ExperimentsPart 3 - Using CBT in Therapy and BeyondChapter 10 - Formulation in Cognitive Behaviour TherapyChapter 11 - Future Directions for Cognitive Behaviour TherapyConclusion