Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond, 3rd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781462544196 ISBN-10: 1462544193 Copyright: 2021 Edition: 3rd Author: Beck, Judith S. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 99 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Gary Kaniuk,  PsyD  (Cermak Health Services) Description This book describes the basic principles and techniques of cognitive behavior therapy. It is practical, providing a step-by-step approach along with helpful clinical vignettes. A companion website has videos and downloadable worksheets. This is the third edition, last published in 2011. Purpose According to the book, "providing crucial skills, Beck shows step by step how to engage clients; develop a sound case conceptualization; and plan and implement cognitive, behavioral, and experiential interventions. She demonstrates how the strengths-based tools of CT-R can help clients take steps every week in the service of their values and aspirations that provide connection, empowerment, meaning, and purpose." Those are very worthy objectives, which the book meets. Audience According to the book, "written for a broad audience of clinicians, this state-of-the-art guide is an essential text for both graduate students and professionals in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatry, and psychiatric nursing." The book meets the needs of its intended audience. The author is a credible authority in the subject matter of the book. Judith S. Beck is president of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She has published extensively in the field with over 100 articles and chapters along with several books. Features The book begins with an introduction to the topic. It provides a brief history and explains the basics of CBT. Treatment is a dynamic process based on cognitive conceptualization. This involves analyzing the antecedent event, automatic thoughts, and reaction (consequence). It is important to establish a positive working relationship with the client. This is done by using good counseling skills and eliciting feedback. After the first few sessions, a treatment plan is developed, which guides the work. Each session is structured in order to make the best use of time. Activity scheduling is an important first step, especially for depressed clients. CBT is sensitive to cultural issues. It is a collaborative effort so clients must be actively involved. Homework (action plans) are a foundational part of the therapeutic process. It emphasizes the positive and is time limited. Mindfulness can be integrated into the therapy, both formal and informal practices. The book ends with a discussion of termination and relapse prevention. There are four appendixes: CBT resources, a sample case write-up, summary of the AWARE technique, and restructuring early memories. The book is very readable and contains numerous figures and clinical tips boxes, which help clarify the text. The clinical vignettes are excellent in seeing the how theory applies to practice. Each chapter has reflection questions and practice exercises. Assessment This book is excellent because it is a step-by-step approach to understanding cognitive behavior therapy, written by an expert in the field. The clinical examples really help the readers understand how theory is applied. The book should be in the libraries of students first learning the CBT process. However, seasoned professionals will also gain much from this volume as well. The third edition is needed because the book has been updated with new material and a companion website. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2025 Doody Enterprises, Inc.