Routledge Core Competencies in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Becoming a Highly Effective and Competent Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (Core Competencies in Psychotherapy Series)

This volume is a concise, convenient, and clearly written book for those who wish to study, master, and teach the core competencies of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Relevant for novice therapists as well as experienced clinicians and supervisors, this text also goes “between the lines” of evidence-based practices to highlight those methods which maximize the motivational and inspirational power of this therapy. Dr. Newman focuses on ways in which therapists can make treatment memorable for clients, thus enhancing maintenance and self-efficacy. He also highlights the value system that is inherent in best practices of cognitive-behavioral therapies, such as clinicians’ commitment to earn the trust and collaboration of clients, to be humble students of the field for their entire careers, and to seek to combine the best of empirical thinking with warmth and creativity. Notably, this handbook also emphasizes the importance of therapists applying cognitive-behavioral principles to themselves in the form of self-reflective skills, good problem-solving, being role models of self-care, and being able to use techniques thoughtfully in the service of repairing strains in the therapeutic relationship. Newman’s book provides many enlightening clinical examples, including those practices that otherwise eager therapists should not do (such as “micro-managing” the client’s thoughts), as well as a plethora of transcript material that describes best supervisory practices. It does all this with a tone that is engaging, respectful of the reader, caring towards the clients, and optimistic about the positive impact cognitive-behavioral therapies―when learned and used well―can have on the lives of so many, clients and clinicians alike. Review “This book is a wonderful summary of all the experience [Cory Newman] accrued after so many hours devoted to treating clients, teaching CBT and supervising novice and seasoned therapists, in diverse cultural settings…. This volume will prove a valuable tool not only for trainers and trainees in CBT, but also for training programs in other forms of psychotherapy.” - Eduardo Keegan, From the Foreword“Core Competencies in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, by leading cognitive therapist Cory F. Newman, is the perfect text for learning the basic principles, rationale, and techniques of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Dr. Newman's years of expertise and clinical wisdom are reflected in every chapter, providing the reader with a guide and a model of how to do effective cognitive-behavioral therapy. Numerous examples of patient-therapist dialogues give a refreshing real-world flavor and will help clinicians see exactly what excellent cognitive-behavioral therapy sounds like. In addition, Newman shows sensitivity to the therapeutic relationship, impasses in therapy, and cultural issues. I highly recommend this superb book.” - Robert L. Leahy, PhD, Director, American Institute for Cognitive Therapy; Clinical Professor of Psychology, Weill-Cornell University Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital; Associate Editor, International Journal of Cognitive Therapy“Cory Newman, PhD, is a Master Therapist and supervisor whose experience, insights, and skill are evident on each page of Core Competencies in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This book provides a valuable text not only for beginning students but also for advanced scholars within the field.” - Robin B. Jarrett, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Elizabeth H. Penn Professorship in Clinical Psychology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center“This is an absolutely first class book that will be useful for both more experienced and less experienced clinicians. Dr. Newman is a very accomplished practitioner and scholar and merges extensive case examples with the best conceptualization and research the field has to offer. It occupies a unique niche in the treatment literature because it addresses core competencies, both in psychotherap