Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy: Principles and Practice of a Relational Approach to Mental Health

Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy: Principles and Practice of a Relational Approach to Mental Health, 2nd Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of cognitive analytic therapy (CAT). It provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to its origins, development, and practice, and offers a fully updated overview of developments in the theory, research, and applications of CAT. The book includes detailed, applicable 'how to' descriptions of CAT in practice, references to CAT published works, and suggestions for further reading. It is co-written by the creator of the CAT model, Anthony Ryle, and leading CAT practitioner, trainer, and researcher, Ian B. Kerr, and is essential for CAT practitioners and CAT trainees at skills, practitioner, and psychotherapy levels. It should also be of considerable interest and relevance to mental health professionals of all orientations, including clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, mental health nurses, forensic and institutional settings, and other health care and social work professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy: Principles and Practice of a Relational Approach to Mental Health, 2nd Edition, offers a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the origins, development, and practice of cognitive analytic therapy (CAT). This updated edition provides a fresh perspective on the theory, research, and applications of CAT, with a focus on its integrative and relational approach to mental health. The book begins with a brief account of the scope and focus of CAT and its evolution, followed by a description of a typical CAT session to provide readers with a sense of its structure and style. The subsequent chapters explore the normal and abnormal development of the Self, drawing on influential concepts from Vygotskian, Bakhtinian, and developmental psychology. Subsequent chapters cover selection and assessment, reformulation, the course of therapy, the ideal model of therapist activity, supervision of therapists, applications of CAT in various patient groups and settings, reflective practice, the difficult patient, and systemic and contextual approaches. The book also includes updated information on the latest developments in the field, making it a valuable resource for practitioners and students alike.

Weight: 674g
Dimension: 171 x 243 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780470972434
Edition number: 2nd Edition