Cognitive Therapy of Depression

This text from Dr Beck and his colleagues presents their definitive synthesis of theory, experimental research, and clinical experience.

The thesis of this volume is that depression arises from a 'cognitive triad' of errors and from the idiosyncratic way one infers, recollects, and generalises.

Beck and his associates show how, from initial interview to later sessions, the therapist can implement substantiated, cognitive-behavioural techniques to loosen the grip of depressogenic thoughts and assumptions.