Training and Supervision in Specialized Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Methods, Settings, and Populations

This book provides training, supervision, and consultation for specialized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) approaches across various clinical contexts, covering diverse theories and techniques with application guidelines for different settings and client populations. It is intended for CBT trainees and practitioners seeking training in specialized areas and those trained in other orientations adapting CBT techniques.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: American Psychological Association

This comprehensive book delves into the intricacies of training, supervision, and consultation within the realm of specialized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) approaches. While CBT is often presented as a unified treatment method, the expert contributors in this volume showcase a diverse array of cognitive behavioral theories and techniques. These include exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and child behavior management. The book also provides valuable application guidelines for various settings, including public schools, inpatient and outpatient medical facilities, and diverse client populations representing different religious and spiritual beliefs, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and sexual and gender minorities. For each approach and setting, the contributors provide essential concepts and techniques, highlight the characteristics of successful and unsuccessful training cases, identify common trainee mistakes and supervision obstacles, and address ethical issues that may arise. This book is designed for CBT trainees and practitioners seeking specialized training and those trained in other theoretical orientations who aim to integrate CBT techniques into their practice.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433835803