Hundreds of thousands of clinicians and graduate students rely on this book to learn the fundamentals of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
This third edition of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theory and Practice has been published after 10 years with over 50% expansion and revision.
This third edition features new and expanded case studies, new chapters on the therapeutic relationship and mindfulness, and integration of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R) strategies with traditional cognitive behavioral therapy.
Judith S., a leading expert in this field.
Beck guides students and clinicians who lack mastery of the basic components of cognitive conceptualization and treatment, or who wish to learn how to integrate the principles of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy into their practice, to master the basic elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (and recovery-oriented cognitive therapy) so they can understand how and when to modify standard treatment for individual clients.

In this book, Beck shows step-by-step how to engage clients, develop good case conceptualizations, and plan and implement cognitive, behavioral, and experiential interventions.
Furthermore, it demonstrates how the strengths-based tools of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy can help clients identify their values ​​and aspirations and develop a sense of purpose and therapeutic power in their lives as they take weekly steps to pursue their goals.
In particular, this third edition also utilizes treatment techniques such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
The entire therapeutic process is depicted throughout the book, with case studies expanding to include clients with more severe depression and complex problems with borderline personality traits.

For optimal usability, it also includes reflective questions and suggested activities to help readers engage.
Written for a broad audience of clinicians, the third edition of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theory and Practice is a must-read for graduate students and professionals in various fields, including clinical psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatry, and psychiatric nursing.