Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders

Classic work on cognitive therapy by one of its founders. Parts are technical, but overall it’s straightforward, easy to read, and a good introduction. The basic idea of cognitive therapy (CT) is that a lot of anxiety is caused by thoughts. Typically, these are negative, irrational, automatic thought......more

Since I'm currently seeing a therapist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy, and since Aaron Beck is still involved with the University of Pennsylvania (where my therapist was trained and works), I was curious to read some of his original writings on cognitive therapy. This book was originally......more

This is a book to read if you are taking a Psychotherapy or Counseling class. This is not a book to read if you are looking to self-improve or work on your own cognitive schemas. As a psych graduate, there was nothing new in here for me, and Beck's writing wasn't nearly as enjoyable as Irvin Yalom's......more

Excellent book, readable even for layman. Whilst it may be written for psychotherapy professionals, the writing is accessible enough for general readers. Those into Stoicism will see how Cognitive Therapy is the manifestation of the ancient philosophy. Recommended.......more

Authored by the man who literally wrote the book on cognitive therapy. CBT has a proven scientific track record of verifiability and effectiveness. Common sense is a hallmark of this therapy modality. While not an attack on Freudian psychoanalysis per se, the book does show the sharp contrast betwee......more