Offering a unique philosophical, theoretical and process-focused introduction to one of the cornerstones of CBT: assessment and case formulation.



Updated and expanded to take account of the vast developments in the field of CBT since its first publication, this second edition follows a clear two part structure:



- Part One introduces trainees to the key theory, practice and processes of assessment and case formulation



- Part Two provides practical illustrations of the theory through 12 extended case studies, considering both `simple' and `complex' presenting issues. Each of these chapters follows a set structure to enable easy comparison.





Offering all they need to know about this crucial part of their training, this is essential reading for trainees on any CBT course.