Book contents
- Cambridge Guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies
- Reviews
- Cambridge Guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- A Note from the Series Editor
- Part I An Overview of the Model
- Part II Putting the Model of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy into Practice
- Chapter 4 What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
- Chapter 5 The Goals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Chapter 6 The Specific Techniques of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Chapter 7 The Structure of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Chapter 8 Psychological Assessment, Formulation and Intervention in CBT
- Part III Application and Adaptations for Mental Health Presentations
- Part IV Application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Different Populations and Settings
- Index
- References
Chapter 6 - The Specific Techniques of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
from Part II - Putting the Model of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy into Practice
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 18 November 2025
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Book contents
- Cambridge Guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cambridge Guides to the Psychological Therapies
- Reviews
- Cambridge Guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Foreword
- A Note from the Series Editor
- Part I An Overview of the Model
- Part II Putting the Model of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy into Practice
- Chapter 4 What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
- Chapter 5 The Goals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Chapter 6 The Specific Techniques of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Chapter 7 The Structure of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Chapter 8 Psychological Assessment, Formulation and Intervention in CBT
- Part III Application and Adaptations for Mental Health Presentations
- Part IV Application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Different Populations and Settings
- Index
- References
Summary
The chapter will help you to be able to describe the different techniques available in CBT, consider the purpose of any given technique in relation to the maintenance cycles it interrupts, and tailor interventions to individual patients, considering their unique strengths and needs.
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