How to Become a More Effective CBT Therapist

CBT has been shown to be effective in helping many people with a wide range of difficulties. A key strength is its empirical basis, and much effort has gone into training therapists to adhere closely to the specific treatment protocols used in research trials. However, real-world therapists need to make moment-to-moment decisions about the direction therapy should take with individual clients.How to Become a More Effective CBT Therapist explores effective ways for therapists to move beyond competence to metacompetence, remaining true to the core principles of CBT while adapting therapeutic techniques to address the everyday challenges of real-world clinical work. This innovative text explores how to:* Work most effectively with fundamental therapeutic factors such as the working alliance and diversity;* Tackle complexities such as co-morbidity, interpersonal dynamics and lack of progress in therapy;* Adapt CBT when working with older people, individuals with long-term conditions (LTCs), intellectual disabilities, personality disorders and psychosis;* Develop as a therapist through feedback, supervision, self-practice and training.Based firmly on foundations of the current evidence and richly illustrated with case studies and therapy transcripts, this practical guide will help therapists navigate complexities of clinical practice and develop as skilled practitioners of CBT.