Cognitive Behavioural Couple Therapy

This concise guide explores the principles and practices of Cognitive Behavioural Couple Therapy, offering essential insights for practitioners and students alike.

This book presents the principles and practices of Cognitive Behavioural Couple Therapy in a clear and clinically meaningful manner. Cognitive Behavioural Couple Therapy (CBCT) is an enhanced approach that offers evidence-based strategies to address both couple distress and individual psychopathology within a troubled relationship. The work delves into an integrative and experiential model that broadens the traditional CBT focus, emphasizing not only cognition and behavior but also emotions, stable individual differences, and the significance of the environment in couple dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioural Couple Therapy comprises 30 key points and is divided into two main sections: Theory and Practice. The book features numerous clinical examples that vividly illustrate the essential aspects of CBCT. This concise guide is designed to support students and practitioners who are either new to couple therapy or experienced in individual CBT but seeking to expand their understanding of this contemporary approach.

With its accessible format, this book serves as an invaluable resource for therapists from various theoretical backgrounds who wish to incorporate the distinctive features of Cognitive Behavioural Couple Therapy into their practice. By offering essential guidance and insights, it aims to enhance the therapeutic experience for both practitioners and clients, ultimately fostering healthier relationships.