Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Second Edition: Basics and Beyond

31 reviews for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Second Edition: Basics and Beyond

1. DesireeSayre

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   August 27, 2022

   5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent all around CBT book for therapists.

   I like the ongoing case study with Sally that Dr. Beck uses to demonstrate how to effectively implement CBT in the therapy setting.

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   Arobertson9

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   October 24, 2021

   5.0 out of 5 stars Good book

   Good book

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   TMPickrell

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   July 30, 2020

   5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing

   Just as expected. I’m a grad student finishing up my Internship and this has helped me so much already

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   Charles

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   March 6, 2020

   5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on therapy I have read

   This book is great, it give good examples about everything and really walks you through it in a deep but easy to understand way

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   Hannah D

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   September 25, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning basics of CBT!

   Love this book. Breaks down CBT easily and understandably. Would definitely recommend.

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   Yogawoman

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   August 20, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars very practical and informative

   Gave a great overview of CBT and how to begin to use it with clients.

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   BK

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   October 6, 2017

   5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book By Good Author

   If you are wanting to understand Cognitive Behavior Therapy, this is the book for you. It explains it well, and describes it in a way that you can app...More

   If you are wanting to understand Cognitive Behavior Therapy, this is the book for you. It explains it well, and describes it in a way that you can apply it in your counseling. Judith Beck is certainly in a place to be an authority of CBT.

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   Niz

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   July 18, 2017

   5.0 out of 5 stars Good book

   This book is great. It provides a step by step guide on using CBT in therapy. There are activity sheets and dialogues showing how to use CBT with clie...More

   This book is great. It provides a step by step guide on using CBT in therapy. There are activity sheets and dialogues showing how to use CBT with clients. Some of the examples may be a bit unrealistic as there is little conflict potrayed. This book is also easy to read and comprehend which is great when one has a lot to read for class.

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   Noe A. Rios

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   November 9, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars Getting through the 2nd chapter and I know already this ...

   Getting through the 2nd chapter and I know already this book will be an invaluable resource. It's very user friendly, offers insightful diagrams, and ...More

   Getting through the 2nd chapter and I know already this book will be an invaluable resource. It's very user friendly, offers insightful diagrams, and explains the modality well from the bottom up.

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   Katherine Watson

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   September 14, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for therapist new the CBT

   I found it very useful in assisting with treatment planning for clients. It's written at an accessible level for the newer therapist and will be a goo...More

   I found it very useful in assisting with treatment planning for clients. It's written at an accessible level for the newer therapist and will be a good resource to refer back to on an ongoing basis.

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   LolaB

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   July 19, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for anyone in Psychology field

   Wonderful and comprehensive book on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and written in such a way even an undergraduate going into psychology can understand....More

   Wonderful and comprehensive book on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and written in such a way even an undergraduate going into psychology can understand. I would say based on the empirical evidence on the effectiveness of CBT on many disorders this book is a must read for anyone in the field.

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   Nick

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   June 28, 2016

   4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic overview

   A good, introductory text to Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Provides a good, clear, constructive overview of CBT. Although the book uses an overview of...More

   A good, introductory text to Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Provides a good, clear, constructive overview of CBT. Although the book uses an overview of treating the depressed patient, the book is simple enough to allow adaptation to other diagnoses.

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   DocInLA

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   May 27, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars If u want to read one CBT book, this is it

   The best book of a dozen or more I have read on this and DBT. Besides the obvious penultimate lineage and pedigree, her writing style is eminently ...More

   The best book of a dozen or more I have read on this and DBT. Besides the obvious penultimate lineage and pedigree, her writing style is eminently readable, if not frankly enjoyable

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   Jerred

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   April 16, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars Good for therapists and students!

   Classic must have for anyone interested in CBT. I'm a therapist working with severe and perisistant any mental illness including psychosis and I recom...More

   Classic must have for anyone interested in CBT. I'm a therapist working with severe and perisistant any mental illness including psychosis and I recommend his book often. This book is a great guide to practicing and learning.

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   Mr. Altruism

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   February 20, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, Live it, Work it, Believe in it...

   A brilliant philosophy and way to make psychotherapy transparent, collaborative and most importantly, helpful. This book is a true gift to the litera...More

   A brilliant philosophy and way to make psychotherapy transparent, collaborative and most importantly, helpful. This book is a true gift to the literature and community. Grateful to Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., her father Aaron T. Beck, M.D., and the Beck Institute for their contributions to the mental health profession and the world.

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   Nikki

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   February 7, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars Helps with Applying Theory

   This book is great. This book gives a comprehensive look at CBT. It gives several mock therapy dialogues and examples. I am in my Masters program and ...More

   This book is great. This book gives a comprehensive look at CBT. It gives several mock therapy dialogues and examples. I am in my Masters program and it has helped greatly with applying theory.

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   Pabs

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   January 26, 2016

   5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read. Pivotal insight.

   Fantastic read. This is the fundamental authority in the realm of CT. For adept readers looking for insights of CBT, this is a great tool. I would sug...More

   Fantastic read. This is the fundamental authority in the realm of CT. For adept readers looking for insights of CBT, this is a great tool. I would suggest pairing this book with individual studies and meta-analyses of CT's effectiveness in different mental health realms. Top university clinical programs in mental health research and instruction utilize this book. Judith's father Aaron still teaches at Penn. GO QUAKERS!

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   AlexR

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   November 7, 2015

   5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have!

   I love this book, comprehensive yet easy to navigate and read. I bought it to get a more thorough understanding of CBT and how this theory translates ...More

   I love this book, comprehensive yet easy to navigate and read. I bought it to get a more thorough understanding of CBT and how this theory translates into therapy, and it truly explains this amazingly!

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   B

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   October 16, 2015

   5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book to learn more skills when working with clients

   This is a great book to learn more skills when working with clients. The case study that is used throughout the book allows a flow between all of the ...More

   This is a great book to learn more skills when working with clients. The case study that is used throughout the book allows a flow between all of the chapters and helps highlight how the various techniques can be used with a single client. This book is for anyone who is wanting to learn or get a refresher on how to use CBT with their clients.

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   Norma Jean Salinas

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   October 6, 2015

   5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book for someone like myself who is just starting ...

   Awesome book for someone like myself who is just starting out in our counseling careers. It is written in a way that makes it very easy to understand...More

   Awesome book for someone like myself who is just starting out in our counseling careers. It is written in a way that makes it very easy to understand. The example scenarios are also very helpful. Highly recommend this book for the beginning counselor or as a refresher for a seasoned professional.

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   Kitty

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   August 16, 2015

   5.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro to CBT

   This was a required text for my Clinical Social Work class and I found it to be an excellent introduction to CBT. It was also easy to read with plent...More

   This was a required text for my Clinical Social Work class and I found it to be an excellent introduction to CBT. It was also easy to read with plenty of examples of application.

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   Peter DeStefano

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   August 4, 2015

   5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book !

   It is an must for anyone who wishes to understand the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy . The author clearly teaches the reader how to ...More

   It is an must for anyone who wishes to understand the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy . The author clearly teaches the reader how to conceptualize the patient , completely tells us how to structure the first session , how to identify the automatic thoughts , identifies the core beliefs , establishes homework , elicits feedback through sessions, discusses termination and relapse prevention and discusses the problems of therapy in general. I would highly recommend this book for graduate students and to the seasoned CBT Therapist alike.

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   Glenda Dickonson

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   July 18, 2015

   5.0 out of 5 stars and provides the perfect balance of theory and practice

   I had the basic understanding of CBT, with my grounding in Person-Centered and Adlerian theories. This book provided the necessary "training" that I ...More

   I had the basic understanding of CBT, with my grounding in Person-Centered and Adlerian theories. This book provided the necessary "training" that I needed to enhance my knowledge of CBT. It is written for a clinician, and provides the perfect balance of theory and practice, even offering a workbook-type feel. Using one client's experience throughout the book was a great move. I enjoyed reading this book and use it as a reference in my practice..

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   MickDub

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   December 30, 2014

   5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to learn about CBT this is the ...

   If you want to learn about CBT this is the book. Judith breaks it all down into a way that anyone can understand and walks you through the therapy wel...More

   If you want to learn about CBT this is the book. Judith breaks it all down into a way that anyone can understand and walks you through the therapy well enough that anyone can grasp its principles while also including enough that professionals will also find this book worthwhile.

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   Judy Dawson

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   August 10, 2014

   5.0 out of 5 stars This is just a fantastic book for anyone who is just becoming famaliar with ...

   This is just a fantastic book for anyone who is just becoming famaliar with CBT. I will always refer back to it. I am still reading it but so far it...More

   This is just a fantastic book for anyone who is just becoming famaliar with CBT. I will always refer back to it. I am still reading it but so far it has offered me insight into how a session using CBT would look like step by step. A must have for any bookshelf

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   Mona Awadh

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   July 13, 2014

   5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a good start if you are considering a change of career ...

   This book is a good start if you are considering a change of career to become a CB Therapist. Informative contents and rich resources; It is my mini...More

   This book is a good start if you are considering a change of career to become a CB Therapist. Informative contents and rich resources; It is my mini mobile library of CBT. Thank you Dr. Back

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   Melissa S.

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   January 18, 2014

   4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive

   I purchased this book for my Cognitive Behavior psychology class. I think the book is excellent as an introduction to CBT. There are clear examples ...More

   I purchased this book for my Cognitive Behavior psychology class. I think the book is excellent as an introduction to CBT. There are clear examples in the book from Judith Beck herself, who happens to be the daughter of Aaron Beck, the father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Wanting to eventually practice using CBT myself I have decided to keep this book around even after the class ended as a resource. It is easy to understand and really gives a clear picture of CBT and what it is all about.

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   Vanessa Buonopane

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   December 16, 2013

   5.0 out of 5 stars excellent teachings

   This book was used for a graduate class of mine. I started reading it before the semester started and learned so much just from the first four chapter...More

   This book was used for a graduate class of mine. I started reading it before the semester started and learned so much just from the first four chapters. I never knew much about CBT except some basics. This book was great at describing some basic details that are pertinent to providing CBT.

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   Timothy

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   June 17, 2013

   5.0 out of 5 stars Very solid read

   In all fairness I'm only on the fifth chapter, but the book is well-written and reads easy. I'm hoping this helps me when I start my internship in Au...More

   In all fairness I'm only on the fifth chapter, but the book is well-written and reads easy. I'm hoping this helps me when I start my internship in August. I think Beck was dead-on with automatic thoughts and the behaviors that follow. This technique can be helpful across a multitude of problems and the book can help the professional be better at just that.

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   Tswj

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   December 21, 2012

   4.0 out of 5 stars great for depression tx

   I love how detailed this book is while it goes over the basics of CBT. It's a really easy read. I wish there was one for all the DSM diagnoses. It ...More

   I love how detailed this book is while it goes over the basics of CBT. It's a really easy read. I wish there was one for all the DSM diagnoses. It really goes into details of specific techniques like the downward arrow, rational-emotional role play, evidence testing etc, and there's a lot of scripts of real session to illustrate them. I also love that with in the book, there are exerts about "what if" the client does or doesn't do this or that, which is really helpful for beginners to address all the different responses that clients can have to the techniques in treatment.

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   MelC

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   December 8, 2012

   5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource

   I bought this book for a counseling class, and I loved it! It has tons of great CBT strategies and examples. It was so easy to read and I got a lot ou...More

   I bought this book for a counseling class, and I loved it! It has tons of great CBT strategies and examples. It was so easy to read and I got a lot out of it. It is a must-have for anyone who does counseling!

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