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   Anonymous 3 Jan 2020 Reply

   158 of 158 people found the following review helpful

   
   Comprehensive CBT interventions simplified for layperson’s use…, May 20, 2018

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   This review is from: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple: 10 Strategies for Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Panic, and Worry (Kindle Edition)

   Gillihan condenses CBT into applicable interventions that guide individuals to change negative thoughts, core beliefs, and maladaptive behaviors. As an mental health professional (MHP) with a Master’s degree in psychotherapy (specifically, CBT), I endorse this book for individuals who are looking for practical tools and interventions to help with specific issues/problems. One premise of CBT is that we teach clients that the one hour of therapy session that focuses on the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client is not the primary agent of change. (This concept countermands other theoretical orientations and constructs in psychology in which the therapeutic relationship is the primary agent of change.) Rather, the therapy occurs when applying CBT interventions the other six days and 23 hours per week outside the therapy sessions and outside the therapist/client relationship. That does not mean that therapy sessions should not take place; however, the purpose of therapy is to equip clients with applicable tools and interventions that they can put into practice. Gillihan’s book provides a comprehensive set of applicable CBT interventions that have been simplified for the layperson’s use.

   (I do not know Seth J. Gillihan, Ph.D., and I purchased his book because of my CBT background.)

   — Kat Foley, MA, MHP
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   Anonymous 3 Jan 2020 Reply

   59 of 59 people found the following review helpful

   
   Excellent CBT presentation,, July 9, 2018

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   Rick M (Orlando, FL United States)

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   This review is from: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple: 10 Strategies for Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Panic, and Worry (Kindle Edition)

   I’ve read and practiced CBT , REBT techniques outlined by guys like Ellis and Burns for years. This book has been added to my resources on this subject. He covers the gamut of CBT and, most importantly, adds new material from research that has been conducted since the originators of this very effective therapy ( mindfulness for example). Written in a down to earth style so very layman friendly. If you use CBT or want to get a fine introduction, and then some…. read Gillihan.