Cognitive Therapy for Challenging Problems

Focusing on the challenges faced in therapy, this book offers practical, step-by-step guidance for clinicians dealing with patients who show little progress. It emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic alliance and provides strategies for addressing specific therapeutic tasks. The framework is particularly useful for modifying distorted beliefs and dysfunctional behaviors in individuals with personality disorders. Additionally, the book includes helpful appendices, such as the Personality Belief Questionnaire, to aid in assessment.