Praxis der Kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie

Cognitive behavioural therapy is one of the most versatile and effective forms of psychotherapy. Numerous mental disorders can be treated with CBT and its effectiveness has been proven many times over.

Learn KVT and apply it skilfully

• Resource and strength-orientation in CBT
• Incl. adapted techniques and interventions from ACT, DBT and MBCT
• New chapters on the therapeutic relationship, integrating mindfulness into CBT and activity plans

In her standard work, Judith Beck describes the basics, planning and implementation of cognitive behavioural therapy. This is used today with an increasing focus on strengths and resources - recovery-orientated CBT-R represents a corresponding further development. Two detailed case studies with many therapy dialogues show the procedure in concrete terms.

• Numerous practical tips
• Exercises for therapists to deepen the content
• Self-reflection on therapeutic work
• Work materials for patients

From the content
Treatment principles of CBT - Case concept - The therapeutic relationship - The initial diagnosis - The first therapy session - Behavioural activation - Activity plans - Treatment planning - Structuring sessions - Emotions - Identifying, checking and reacting to automatic thoughts - Mindfulness - Basic assumptions and conditional assumptionsMindfulness - Basic assumptions and conditional assumptions - Additional techniques - Imaginative techniques - Concluding therapy and relapse prevention - Problems in the course of therapy.