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From leading experts in the field—a practicing clinical psychologist and a renowned psychotherapy researcher—this book synthesizes the evidence base for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and translates it into practical clinical guidelines. The focus is how clinicians can use current research findings to provide the best care in real-world practice settings. Within a case formulation framework, core cognitive and behavioral theories and techniques are described and illustrated with vivid case examples. The authors also discuss managing everyday treatment challenges; separating CBT myths from facts; and how to develop a successful CBT practice and optimize the quality of services. (20101020)
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Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy b Deborah Dobson Keith S. Dobson THE GUILFORD PRESS New York London © 2009 The Guilford Press A Division of Guilford Publications, Inc. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 www.guilford.com All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, microfilming, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the Publisher. Printed in the United States of America This book is printed on acid-free paper. Last digit is print number: 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Dobson, Deborah J. G. (Deborah June Gora), 1954– Evidence-based practice of cognitive-behavioral therapy / Deborah Dobson and Keith S. Dobson. p. ; cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-60623-020-6 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Cognitive therapy. 2. Evidence-based psychiatry. I. Dobson, Keith S. II. Title. [DNLM: 1. Cognitive Therapy—methods. 2. Evidence-Based Medicine— methods. 3. Mental Disorders—therapy. WM 425.5.C6 D635e 2009] RC489.C63D63 2009 616.89´1425—dc22 2008050373 About the Authors Deborah Dobson, PhD, is a psychologist with the Calgary Health Region and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Calgary. She also maintains a private practice, where she provides assessments and cognitive-behavioral therapy for adult clients, and is Director of Clinical Training for the Calgary Consortium in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Dobson is the President of the Board of the Canadian Mental Health Association–Calgary Division and was the Chair of the Clinical Section for the Canadian Psychological Association from 2007 to 2008. Her professional interests include client access to empirically supported treatments, clinical training, consumer advocacy, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Keith S. Dobson, PhD, is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary, where he has served in various roles, including past Director of Clinical Psychology and current Head of Psychology and CoLeader of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute Depression Research Program. Dr. Dobson’s research has focused on cognitive models and mechanisms in depression and the treatment of depression, particularly using cognitivebehavioral therapies. His research has resulted in over 150 published articles and chapters, 8 books, and numerous conference and workshop presentations in many countries. In addition to his research in depression, Dr. Dobson has written about developments in professional psychology and ethics, and he has been actively involved in organized psychology in Canada, including a term as President of the Canadian Psychological Association. He was a member of the University of Calgary Research Ethics Board for many years and is President of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy as well as President-Elect of the International Association for Cognitive Psychothera