Handbook of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies, edited by Keith S. Dobson, is a comprehensive reference book that provides an overview of the major cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches used in contemporary practice. Written by leading experts in the field, the book explores the theoretical foundations, assessment methods, case formulation processes and treatment techniques associated with a range of CBT models.
The handbook examines several well-established approaches, including traditional cognitive therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), schema therapy, problem-solving therapy and other cognitive-behavioural interventions. Each chapter explains the principles of the approach, its evidence base and its practical application in therapeutic settings.
Designed for students, practitioners and researchers, the book offers a detailed understanding of how cognitive-behavioural therapies help individuals identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. It also provides guidance on assessment, treatment planning and the delivery of evidence-based interventions across a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The handbook is widely regarded as a key resource for understanding the development, theory and practice of cognitive-behavioural therapies and their role in modern mental health treatment.
