Download or read book An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy written by David Westbrook and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a beginner's guide to the basic theory, skills, and applications of CBT. Well supported by research evidence, CBT has become one of the most widely practiced and most popular therapeutic approaches. For those new to the approach this practical text sets out the core concepts and generic skills of CBT including the method of Socratic dialogue, case formulation, the therapeutic relationship, and therapeutic strategies – cognitive, behavioral, and physiological.