With new case material, expanded pedagogical tools, and updated theory and research, the second edition of this reader-friendly text is an ideal introduction to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for graduate students and practitioners. In a witty, empathic style, David F. Tolin explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of addressing the behavioral, cognitive, and emotional elements of clients' psychological problems. Featuring helpful graphics, vivid examples and sample dialogues, and 39 reproducible worksheets and forms, the book concludes with four chapter-length case illustrations. The companion website provides downloadable files for the reproducible materials, most in a fillable format.
 
New to This Edition
*New or expanded discussions of case formulation, transdiagnostic interventions, therapeutic strategies like mindfulness and acceptance, and more.
*Increased attention to cultural competence, intermediate beliefs, and linking conceptualization to intervention.
*Additional chapter-length case example.
 
Pedagogical Features
*Numerous engaging boxes, including "Try This," "The Science Behind It," "Things that Might Bug You about This,” and more.
*New in the second edition--chapter-opening "Essential Points," "CBT Spotlight" boxes on popular variants of CBT, and end-of-chapter discussion questions.
*Learning worksheets for self-practice of core CBT skills.
*End-of-chapter key terms with definitions.
 

David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, is founder and director of the Anxiety Disorders Center at The Institute of Living–Hartford Hospital and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale University School of Medicine. The author of over 200 scientific journal articles, Dr. Tolin has served as a principal investigator and scientific reviewer for the National Institutes of Health since 2003. He is a past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, a past president of the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12) of the American Psychological Association, and a recipient of awards for Distinguished Contribution to the Science of Psychology, Distinguished Contribution to the Practice of Psychology, and Distinguished Lifetime Contribution to Psychology from the Connecticut Psychological Association.

1. Laying Out the Basics
I. Why Do People Suffer?
2. The Behavioral System and How It Can Go Wrong
3. The Cognitive System and How It Can Go Wrong
4. The Emotional System and How It Can Go Wrong
5. Creating Solid Case Conceptualizations
II. How Do We Help?
- Section A. How We Engage the Client
6. Therapy Assessment and Case Formulation
7. CBT Finesse
- Section B. Behavior‑Level Interventions
8. Situation Selection and Stimulus Control
9. Contingency Management in Therapy
10. Direct Behavioral Prescriptions and Graded Task Assignment
11. Exposure
12. Behavioral Skill Training
- Section C. Cognitive‑Level Interventions
13. What’s the Client Thinking?
14. Restructuring Thoughts
15. Leaving Thoughts Alone
16. Going Deeper with Intermediate and Core Beliefs
- Section D. Emotion‑Level Interventions
17. Modulating Emotion
18. Distress Tolerance
III. Putting It All Together
19. Putting It All Together: William’s CBT
20. Putting It All Together: Anna’s CBT
21. Putting It All Together: Elizabeth’s CBT
22. Putting It All Together: Bethany’s CBT
Appendix A. Further Reading
Appendix B. Tools for the Clinician
References
Index