THE JOB OF THE INTEGRATIVE CBT THERAPIST CBT may seem simple, but it is essential that the therapist (1) be capable of communicating warmth, genuineness, unconditional positive regard, (2) be skilled at entering into the client’s frame of reference, (3) be confident at reasoning out logically planned strategies within the limitations of the client’s capabilities and (4) be comfortable in providing structure and direction in the therapy session. Click here for an article on Integrative CBT. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has its roots in Behaviour Therapy and in the later Cognitive Therapy contributions of theorists such as Ellis, Glasser, Meichenbaum, and especially Aaron Beck. The main principles of Beck's Cognitive Therapy are as follows (J. Beck, 1995): • Cognitive therapy is based on an ever-evolving formulation of the client and their problems in cognitive terms. • Cognitive therapy requires a sound therapeutic alliance. • Cognitive therapy emphasises collaboration and active participation. • Cognitive therapy is goal oriented and problem focused. • Initially emphasises the present. • Cognitive therapy is educative, aims to teach the client to be his or her own therapist, and emphasises relapse prevention. • Cognitive therapy aims to be time limited. • Cognitive therapy sessions are structured. • Cognitive therapy teaches clients to identify, evaluate and respond to their dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. • Cognitive therapy uses a variety of techniques to change thinking, mood and behaviour. Some CBT Reading Beck, A.T. (1976) Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders. New York: International Universities Press. Beck, A.T., Rush, A.J., Shaw, B.F. and Emery, G. (1979) Cognitive Therapy of Depression. New York: Guilford Press. Beck, J. (1995) Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond. New York: Guilford Press. Neenan, M. & Dryden, W. (2004) Cognitive Therapy- 100 Key Points and Techniques. Routledge, London Persons, J.B. (1989) Cognitive Therapy in Practice: A Case Formulation Approach. New York: W.W. Norton. Weishaar, M.E. (1993) Aaron T. Beck. London: Sage. Sanders, D. and Wills, F. (2005) Cognitive Therapy: An Introduction. London: Sage. Some Useful Links Article on Integrative CBT Schema Therapy Institute Article on CBT and Depression Article on Case Formulation in CBT Article on Sexual Addictions Masters Thesis Eoin Stephens Chapter on Health Anxiety Link to CBT books brochure from Routledge Publishers American Psychiatric Publishing Centre for Clinical Interventions Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre | 
