Kognitive Umstrukturierung

Techniques of cognitive restructuring aim to change disorder-specific dysfunctional thoughts and are a central element of cognitive behavioral therapy. The authors explain this essential technique clearly and understandably in all important aspects and provide useful, practice-tested tips for general use in therapy.

Expanding therapeutic competencies:

• Practice-oriented presentation of cognitive techniques
• Techniques from ACT, schema therapy, and metacognitive therapy
• Questions for knowledge assessment, numerous examples, and therapy dialogues

Techniques of cognitive restructuring are a central element of cognitive behavioral therapy. They aim to change disorder-specific dysfunctional thoughts. The authors explain this indispensable technique clearly and understandably and provide useful, practice-tested tips for general use in therapy. Psychotherapists in training or early-career behavioral therapists will particularly benefit from this book and the accompanying instructional videos.

• Instructional videos available for download
• Exam questions to reinforce knowledge
• Case examples and therapy dialogues illustrate the practice

Content overview:
Fundamentals of cognitive restructuring: cognition in behavioral therapy, classical approaches, indications and contraindications, Socratic dialogue; practical approach: conveying the cognitive model, identifying dysfunctional cognitions, challenging them, and developing and practicing functional cognitions, dealing with challenges; cognitive techniques within newer therapeutic approaches: metacognitive therapy (Wells), acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy.