Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: Research Practice and Philosophy (Library of Social Work Practice) - Softcover

Sheldon, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415093740 ISBN 13: 9780415093743

Publisher: Routledge, 1995

Synopsis

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy is a comprehensively revised and augmented text, based on Professor Sheldon's previous book Behavioural Modification but thoroughly expanded and updated to take into account recent developments in social work effectiveness research, psychotherapy and clinical psychology, as well as the large-scale changes in the organization of the social services.

Based on empirical evidence, the book is designed to give a thorough grounding in cognitive-behavioural methods and their application. Professor Sheldon makes a powerful case for the greater use of these therapies in full recognition of the pressures under which social workers have to operate.

The book offers:
A thorough guide to assessment and therapeutic procedures, including methods of evaluation
A comprehensive review of the latest research on learning and cognition, examining the therapeutic implications of these studies
Illustrations of the main methods of helping with case examples from social work practice
Consideration of the ethical implications of such methods as a part of mainstream social work

About this title

About the Author

Brian Sheldon is Emeritus Professor of Applied Social Research at the University of Exeter, UK. A registered Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, he is also a qualified psychiatric nurse, a qualified social worker and holds a PhD in Psychology. He was previously Director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Social Services in the medical school at the University of Exeter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415093740
• ISBN 13: 9780415093743
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 298