"What should I do when a client asks me personal questions?" "How do my client's multiple problems fit together, and which ones should we focus on in treatment?" This engaging text--now revised and updated--has helped tens of thousands of students and novice cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) practitioners build skills and confidence for real-world clinical practice. Hands-on guidance is provided for developing strong therapeutic relationships and navigating each stage of treatment; vivid case material illustrates what CBT looks like in action. Aided by sample dialogues, questions to ask, and helpful checklists, readers learn how to conduct assessments, create strong case conceptualizations, deliver carefully planned interventions, comply with record-keeping requirements, and overcome frequently encountered challenges all along the way. New to This Edition *Chapter with advice on new CBT practitioners' most common anxieties. *All-new case examples, now with a more complex extended case that runs throughout the book. *Chapter on working with special populations (culturally diverse clients, children and families). *Special attention to clinical and ethical implications of new technologies and social media. *Updated throughout to reflect current research and the authors' ongoing clinical and teaching experience.

Bring fun and adventure back into your child's life. In The Worry Workbook for Kids, two respected psychologists offer fun, action-based activities grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help your child move past fears of uncertainty, set and accomplish goals, and-most importantly-enjoy being a kid. Today's kids face intense pressures at school, with friends, and in life. But one of the most prevalent causes of worry in children is the fear of the unknown. Whether they are starting at a new school, trying out for a new sport, or going to a sleepover-for many kids who worry, it can be difficult moving from "What if?" to "Why not?" and trying new things. Sound familiar? Written for children ages seven to twelve, this engaging workbook offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools to help kids embrace uncertainty and actually change their thoughts and behaviors by taking action-which will help bring adventure, fun, and freedom back into their lives! The practices in this workbook can be used anytime, anyplace, to help kids put a stop to worry before worry takes over. Childhood is a precious time that goes by so quickly, and chronic worrying can take a hefty toll both mentally and physically. Teaching kids how to deal with stress early will set them up for a lifetime of happiness and success. This workbook can help you do just that.

"Authentic Sensual Living" is your guide to experiencing life through all of your senses. As you read this book, you will master your ability to "feel." The two most important principles illustrated are: The quality of your life is measured in moments of living, not years of life. You can experience each moment of your life through all your senses, often on multiple levels at the very same time. "Authentic Sensual Living" takes a "storytelling" approach; sharing many examples from the author's diverse life and from the experiences of others, allowing you to reflect on your own view of the world and then provides a platform to design your own authentic sensual living plan.

"Authentic Sensual Living" is your guide to experiencing life through all of your senses. As you read this book, you will master your ability to "feel." The two most important principles illustrated are: The quality of your life is measured in moments of living, not years of life. You can experience each moment of your life through all your senses, often on multiple levels at the very same time. "Authentic Sensual Living" takes a "storytelling" approach; sharing many examples from the author's diverse life and from the experiences of others, allowing you to reflect on your own view of the world and then provides a platform to design your own authentic sensual living plan.