Routledge - The Evolution of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Book

Explore the development of Cognitive Behavior Therapy through this comprehensive volume from Routledge. This book provides an untold story regarding the emergence of CBT and the various controversies that shaped the field. It offers a unique look at the professional journey of Don Meichenbaum, documenting his significant contributions to psychological practice. Readers will follow a personal account that spans several decades of clinical work. The text covers early research involving self-instructional training for schizophrenics and impulsive children, moving into the development of stress inoculation training. The volume also includes his more recent work focused on helping traumatized individuals. By combining previously published papers with updated content, this book serves as a detailed record of how these therapeutic methods evolved over time.