Table of Contents

1. Laying Out the Basics
I. Why Do People Suffer?
2. Oh, Behave!: The Behavioral System and How It Can Go Wrong
3. Stinkin' Thinkin': The Cognitive System and How It Can Go Wrong
4. I Got a Bad Feeling about This: The Emotional System and How It Can Go Wrong
5. Creating Meaty Conceptualizations
II. How Do We Help?
A. How We Engage the Client
6. Therapy Assessment and Case Formulation
7. CBT Finesse
B. Behavior-Level Interventions
8. Adjusting the Triggers: Situation Selection and Stimulus Control
9. Contingency Management in Therapy
10. Direct Behavioral Prescriptions and Graded Task Assignment
11. Exposure
12. Behavioral Skill Training
C. Cognitive-Level Interventions
13. What's the Client Thinking?
14. Restructuring Thoughts
15. Leave Them Thoughts Alone
16. Going Deeper with Core Beliefs
17. Addressing Information-Processing Biases
D. Emotion-Level Interventions
18. Modulating Emotion
19. Distress Tolerance
III. Putting It All Together
20. William's CBT
21. Anna's CBT
22. Elizabeth's CBT
Appendix A. Further Reading
Appendix B. Tools for the Clinician
References

About the Author

David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, is founder and director of the Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at The Institute of Living-Hartford Hospital and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine. The author of over 150 scientific journal articles, Dr. Tolin has served as a principal investigator and scientific reviewer for the National Institutes of Health since 2003. He is a past president of the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12) of the American Psychological Association and a recipient of awards for Distinguished Contribution to the Science of Psychology, Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of Psychology, and Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Psychology from the Connecticut Psychological Association.

Reviews

. -Doing CBT by David F. Tolin checks all the right boxes for a book on its way to becoming a classic text in the field….The book does a masterful job of integrating the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects of CBT into a balanced treatment that maximizes client outcome….The effective, elegant structure of the text paired with its crisp, witty, straight to the point writing style facilitates an engaging reading and learning experience….Doing CBT provides a clear approach to CBT case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention, along with 'Adapting the Process' comments for various client populations. The book's straightforward style with refreshingly open opinions about the author's approach to CBT and user friendly, step-by-step structure makes it an essential training tool for graduate students. This theoretically grounded, research informed, comprehensive text makes a good reference book for scientists. Finally, its vivid instructive case examples make it a valuable resource for practitioners and instructors. In summary, Doing CBT is an excellent 'go to' resource for professional practice, consultation, and graduate level training.--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 06/01/2018ƒƒDoing CBT…tries to be many things to many people, and succeeds ably in the attempt….The emphasis on theory-driven techniques and science-based conceptualizations is maintained without jargon, making the text easily digestible for clinicians of all backgrounds and experience levels….The strength of the book is its attempt to be comprehensive and integrative in introducing the reader to the varieties of modern CBT interventions….Recently, the field has begun moving toward reunification of a principle-driven but flexible CBT…and Tolin's book is an important reflection of that important and badly needed reintegration. It is a perfect textbook for courses introducing evidence-based CBT techniques to new therapists, and an excellent resource for professionals who want a resource for broadening and honing their skills.--The Behavior Therapist, 06/01/2017ƒƒDoing CBT is a contemporary introduction to the field that will serve the needs of a number of audiences. Those new to CBT or just beginning their psychological training will find the material, structure, and case examples provide a foundation to build upon. Practitioners who are looking to gather an understanding of CBT that they can integrate into their current practices will find a clear clinical description accompanied by a plethora of exercises and tests for immediate use. Seasoned clinicians who are well versed in CBT logic and practice will find a resource that they can rely upon to refresh their thinking as well as an introductory guide into third-wave thinking….What makes Doing CBT valuable is not just its clinical and practical scope. Its commitment to science is evident throughout the book. Tolin's approach is to rely on the best available research to determine the most effective services. His therapy process is also evidence based.--PsycCRITIQUES, 05/01/2017