The CBT Handbook

′This is an essential resource both for students of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and qualified cognitive behavioural therapists.

The book is organised in five parts that (logically) cover theory, practice. common challenges, specific populations, settings and core professional issues. Student CBT practitioners will find the first three sections invaluable. More seasoned practitioners might dip into parts four and five to explore the use of CBT in different settings and with different client groups, from children to private practice to self-care and reflective practice. For practitioners working in other modalities, the book is a well-referenced and substantial introduction.

The handbook is better than similar publications that attempt to provide this comprehensive resource. It is clearly written and jargon-free; the contributors demonstrate considerable knowledge and experience in their respective specialist fields. It was also very refreshing to find chapters on ethics and supervision, which are often left out of books of this kind.

I really enjoyed the book, gained new knowledge of benefit to my own practice, and would recommend it as a first point of reference for practitioners on CBT theory and its many applications′ - Therapy Today

This is a very good overview of CBT and its application in a variety of mental health problems. It is helpful for students learning about CBT as well as more experienced practitioners. -- Dr Alison Littleford * drupal *
The range of this book is impressive. It sets out the CBT theory and its application very well. The writing style engages the reader and gives fresh insight into the application of CBT in a variety of settings. The case studies are excellent and give the reader a good insight into both the strengths and the limitations of CBT. -- Dr David Lawlor * drupal *
Excellent book -- Dr Derek Farrell * drupal *
A great handbook from a variety of authors. A good read -- Dr Gillian Rayner * drupal *
An excellent book. Practically based and informative. -- Dr Maggie Allison * drupal *
This covers CBT as a useful overview. It allows students to see the breadth and range of CBT approaches. -- Miss Caroline Gilchrist * drupal *
Fantastic -- Miss Maria Punt * drupal *
A fantastic book and an essential book for anyone studying this topic -- Miss Nicola Lord * drupal *
Very good book for all levels of learning, providing insight into theory and how theory is then linked to practice. -- Miss Paula Williams * drupal *
A good basic overview of the current state of play
-- Mr Bill Stanley * drupal *
A nicely constructed text to aid individuals exploring an aspect of the psychosocial interventions spectrum. -- Mr Bruce Wallace * drupal *
This is a very practical guide for those of us who wish to practice CBT reflectively. I would recommend this book to any serious CBT practitioners. For other mental health practitioners this is a useful supplementary guide for other generic skills highlighted within the text e.g. building therapuetic alliances -- Mr Chardworth Dhliwayo * drupal *
This book is extremely useful across a number of modules in which I teach CBT elements and cross modality approaches which draw from cognitive and behavioural theories.
It is an easy to read book and the chapters enabled students to grasp theoretical concepts and link them with practice. Chapter 9 for example was very well received by learners in different modules. For example students on a module on Transcultural Counselling and psychotherapy highlighted their value of the book when we focused on the applicability of CBT when working with cultural difference. Furthermore the chapter on Multidisciplinary Working enabled me to use the book and recommend it to Nurses, Health promotion professionals and psychologists who attended for different modules and sessions. The case studies and examples through ought the book, enabled students to reflect on the practice and ethical principles of CBT. I recommended this book as an essential read..
-- Mr DIVINE CHARURA * drupal *
Undoubtedly a comprehensive guide to CBT. However, it is a little too detailed for the needs of our course. The Specific Populations and Settings Chapter is perhaps the most useful/relevant. I would definitely recommend the book to students exploring Outdoor Therapy. -- Mr Graham Harvey * drupal *
This is a very useful all-rounder for students even new to CBT or with some experience. An excellent addition to anyone′s reading list, because it is both comprehensive and clear. -- Mr Hu Clarke * drupal *
This is a fairly impressive text. I enjoyed the way that chapters were grouped into parts and appreciated some underpinning theory about CBT rather than simple leaping into practice ideas.

My only criticism woul be that I would have liked a specific chapter on when CBT is contra-indicated. CBT has become so fashionable that many in practice see it is an the answer to so many problems and do not stop to think when this approach would be inappropriate. This is something that seems to be missing in the national curriculum that was published as part of the IAPT programme. This oversight needs addressing in University curriculum and core texts such as this.

However, the content itself is informative and helpful. -- Mr Justin Dunne * drupal *
This books offers an informative overview of CBT and the application of theory to practice. -- Mr Kevin Hogan * drupal *
A comprehensive exploration of core CBT skills and theory, presented in a clear and cohesive manner. Very suitable for my students who are experienced mental health practitioners wanting to know more about this approach -- Mr Mark Gillespie * drupal *
A comprehensive and informed text that provides insights into the theory of CBT, aspects of CBT practice, and specific professional issues and dilemmas facing the practitioner. A well written and accessible volume that is certainly of value to both students and qualified therapists. -- Mr Mark James * drupal *
Excellent book well structured with good figures and case studies to help students to grasp the concepts of CBT brilliant book for CBT I would definitely recommend this for someone studying CBT. -- Mr Matthew Hope * drupal *
Excellent textbook - user friendly, easy to navigate -- Mr Michael Parker * drupal *
Love it or hate it, CBT is with us and the authors show that only the most fundamentalist of practitioners will believe that they have nothing to gain from bringing a little CBT knowledge and skill into their range of relating activities and interventions. -- Mr Pamela Gawler-Wright * drupal *
This book covers various topics not typically found in other introductory texts on CBT. Chapters on topic areas such as values and ethics in CBT, supervision, multidisciplinary working and CBT help readers to go beyond basic introductory knowledge of CBT. -- Mr Pieter Du Toit * drupal *
This is a comprehensive handbook useful for those who are starting to learn about CBT and an equally useful resource for those who have been ′doing it′ for a while. Clearly written case studies provide context. -- Mr Scott Macpherson * drupal *
GOOD & SOLID UPDATED OVERVIEW WILL SERVE AS LIBRARY HELD BENCH BOOK FOR YEAR 3 BSC CLINICAL AND COUNSELLING STUDENTS

AS CBT IS ONLY PART OF THE COURSE THIS WILL NOT BE CORE TEXT
-- Mr Simon Easton * drupal *
GOOD UPDATED OVERVIEW WILL BE RECOMMENDED TO STUDENTS WHO ARE DISTANCE LEARNERS AS BEST AVAILABLE CURRENT HANDBOOK ON CBT. -- Mr Simon Easton * drupal *
This is without doubt one of the best books on this subject that is available.Windy Dryden has produced another book that will surely be essential reading for any student/practitioner of CBT. Clearly written, this work takes complex issues and presents them in a simplistic manner so that all will quickly grasp the fundamentals. -- Mr Tony Barlow * drupal *
This book is a good academic resource for students and trainee counsellors. With jargon-free and easy to follow explanations, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary CBT practice. The various chapters bring theory and research to the forefront of CBT practice. Clinical vignettes and case studies illustrate how to put in practice the various skills and key concepts. Important aspects of safe and ethical practice are also highlighted, such as self-care, supervision and reflective practice. -- Mrs Ana Paula Wellbrook * drupal *
An excellent book with a range of authors discussing various elements of CBT. -- Mrs Judith Roberts * drupal *
Have opted to go with an older textbook. Not to say this isn′t an excellent introductory book but it′s just not right for our module this time around. -- Mrs Val Howatson * drupal *
The CBT handbook give a wide introduction to the various CBT areas. I will recommend it as part of the background reading for the CBT module which we are about to start on our MSc Exercise for Health. It also gives a good introduction to some well-known contributors to the CBT literature. -- Ms Anne-Marie Hassenkamp * drupal *
An excellent textbook offering a comprehensive view of CBT; a very good aid for assignments as well as practice -- Ms Carole Smith * drupal *
A very clear and comprehensive guide for beginners and more advanced students of CBT. -- Ms Elizabeth Hickey * drupal *
The book addresses all the topics of the course that I will give to master students starting from January 2016.
The book looks very suited and well written, addressing both the theoretical and practical aspects of CBT. -- Professor Caterina Lombardo * drupal *