The costs of occupational stress in absences, ill-health related retirement, litigation and lost productivity are increasing, putting strain on economies across the world. The fact that health care work is inherently more stressful than many other occupations makes it vital that the problem of occupational stress among health professionals is addressed.
"CBT for Occupational Stress in Health Professionals" goes beyond simply defining the problem and fills a gap in the current literature by providing clear and concise individual treatment interventions. In three parts, the book covers:
- an overview of stress in the occupational context
- the standard CBT approach to assessment, formulation and treatment
- a new schema focused approach to treating occupational stress
The schema focused approach presented here provides powerful tools for treating a range of work related problems, for which standard CBT approaches are ineffective. Case studies are presented throughout the book to illustrate the therapeutic approaches described.
This book will be of huge benefit to clinical and organizational psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health workers, counselors and anyone else involved in treating occupational stress. It will also have much to offer those who manage people suffering from stress, human resource workers and those who are experiencing work related stress.

Occupational stress affects millions of people every year and not only is costly to the individual - in terms of their mental and physical health - but also results in major costs for organizations due to workplace absence and loss of productivity. This cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) based self-help guide will equip the user with the necessary tools and techniques to manage work related stress more effectively. Divided into three parts, this book will help you to: * understand occupational stress * learn about a range of methods to reduce stress levels * develop your own self-help plan. Examples of stress management techniques covered include developing a healthy lifestyle, effective time management skills, assertiveness, developing interpersonal skills, relaxation training and healthy thinking. Overcoming Your Workplace Stress is written in a straightforward, easy-to-follow style, allowing the reader to develop the necessary skills to become their own therapist.