Proven to be highly effective for the treatment of a wide range of problems, cognitive-behavior therapy is the most widely used psychotherapeutic technique. Building on the success of the previous edition, Cognitive Behavior Therapy , Second Edition presents specific direction for cognitive behavior therapy techniques. Fully updated and expanded, this edition contains contributions from world-renowned experts on problems including smoking cessation, stress management, and classroom management. Its step-by-step illustrations create a hands-on reference of vital cognitive-behavioral therapy skills. This reference is essential for psychologists, counselors, and social workers.
William (T.) O'Donohue, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and a licensed psychologist in the state of Nevada. He received his doctorate in psychology from SUNY at Stony Brook. He has published over fifty books and 150 chapters and journal articles. One of his main interests is to integrate psychological services into medical settings. He has directed the Victims of Crime Treatment Center for 20 years where children who have been sexually abused and women who have been sexually assaulted can receive free treatment. He has also helped numerous organizations forms and sustain integrated care delivery systems.