Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: An AZ of Persuasive Arguments: An A-Z of Persuasive Arguments

Helping clients to develop alternative and more constructive viewpoints to tackle their problems lies at the heart of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). This development is facilitated by the quality of the argument- not to be confused with arguing- that therapists present to their clients. Students as well as experienced practitioners frequently complain that they are ?stuck? when confronted with some clients? self-defeating thoughts and beliefs; they lack or cannot think of good and persuasive arguments to put forward at the time.The purpose of this book is to provide therapists with ideas and arguments they can present to and build on in their discussions with clients. This book represents an addition to the therapist?s ?argumentarium? in the same way that new techniques are added to the therapist?s armamentarium. It will appeal not only to cognitive behavioural practitioners, novice and experienced alike, but also to every therapist who wants to improve their current repertoire of rational arguments to promote client change.

helping Clients To Develop Alternative And More Constructive Viewpoints To Tackle Their Problems Lies At The Heart Of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (cbt). This Development Is Facilitated By The Quality Of The Arguments - Not To Be Confused With Arguing - That Therapists Present To Their Clients. However, It Is Easy For Therapists To Run Out Of Arguments After They Have Asked Standard Questions Such As Where's The Evidence? And What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of This Thought? The Authors Suggest That The Skill Of A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Is, In Part, Measured By The Ability To Offer Rational Or Balanced Responses To Clients' Self-defeating Thoughts And Beliefs.

The Purpose Of This Book Is To Provide Therapists With Ideas And Arguments They Can Present And Build On In Their Discussions With Clients. This Book Will Appeal Not Only To Cognitive Behavioral Practitioners, Novice And Experienced Alike, But Also To Every Therapist Who Wants To Improve Their Current Repertoire Of Rational Arguments To Promote Client Change.

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reviewer:gary B Kaniuk, Psy.d.(cermak Health Services)
description:this Is A Collection Of Persuasive Arguments To Help Therapists In Their Discussions With Clients. These Arguments Help In Responding To A Client's Self-defeating Thoughts And Beliefs. The Book Is Formatted Like A Dictionary.
purpose:the Purpose Is To Provide Ideas And Arguments To Help In Discussions With Clients. The Arguments Themselves Do Not Promote Change But They Are Part Of The Therapeutic Arsenal Which Can Assist In Addressing A Client's Self-defeating Thoughts And Beliefs. The Book Meets This Worthy Objective.
audience:according To The Authors, The Book Is Written For Both Students And Experienced Practitioners. I Agree That The Book Can Be Used By A Wide Audience. The Authors Are Credible Authorities In The Subject Matter Of The Book.
features:the Book Is A Compendium Of Persuasive Arguments, From A-z, To Be Used In Therapy Sessions. The Dictionary Format Makes It Easy To Quickly Find What One Is Looking For. The Arguments Are Written Very Plainly But Are Compelling And Convincing. They Are Meant To Be A Springboard For Meaningful Discussions, Not An End In Themselves.
assessment:i Like The Book Because It Is So Easy To Use. The Arguments Are Compelling And They Give The Therapist One More Tool To Use. These Are Especially Helpful To Students Who Are Learning To Conduct Therapy Sessions.

Absolutist thinkers view events in rigid, dogmatic and unqualified terms (e.g. 'I must get others at the meeting to agree with my point of view') and emotional disturbance is likely to occur when other people do not see things their way (e.g. the person feels angry when the meeting disagrees with his viewpoint) along with the unpleasant realization of how limited their power and control actually is. Helping clients to develop alternative and more constructive viewpoints to tackle their problems lies at the heart of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). This book provides therapists with ideas and arguments they can present to and build on in their discussions with clients. Cognitive behaviour therapy is all about helping clients to develop alternative and more constructive viewpoints to tackle their problems. This text provides therapists with ideas and arguments they can present to their clients