Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Counseling Practice

Jon Sperry, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lynn University and a staff therapist at the Counseling and Psychological Services at Florida Atlantic University. He has extensive training in CBT and practices, supervises, and consults on the use of CBT. He has published several articles and book chapters and is co-author of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of DSM-5 Personality Disorders: Assessment, Case Conceptualization and Treatment and Case Conceptualization: Mastering this Competency with Ease and Confidence. Len Sperry, MD, PhD, is Professor and Director of Clinical Training at Florida Atlantic University and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has practiced, taught, and written about CBT for over three decades and has had extensive formal training in CBT. Among his 1000+ professional publications are several articles, book chapters, and books on CBT, including the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of DSM-5 Personality Disorders, and Treatment of Chronic Medical Conditions: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Strategies and Integrative Treatment Protocols.

Introduction: Why CBT is Essential in Counseling Practice Today 1. The Evolution of CBT Practice 2. CBT Theory and Competencies 3. Contemporary CBT Approaches 4. CBT Processes 5. CBT Interventions 6. Diversity and CBT Practice 7. Evaluating CBT 8. The Future of CBT APPENDICES A. Glossary of key terms: 100+ of the most common CBT terms that counselors need to know B. Suggested readings References Index