Ian M Evans

How and Why Thoughts Change

Foundations of Cognitive Psychotherapy

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In How and Why Thoughts Change, Dr. Ian Evans deconstructs the nature of cognitive therapy by examining the cognitive element of CBT, that is, how and why thoughts change behavior and emotion.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 278
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. März 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9780199380848
• ISBN-10: 0199380848
• Artikelnr.: 47868232

Autorenporträt

Ian Evans completed his PhD in experimental and clinical psychology in 1970 at the Institute of Psychiatry, London University, under the supervision of Hans J. Eysenck. His first academic position was at the University of Hawaii, before moving to the State University of New York at Binghamton where he was director of clinical training for 12 years. He then moved to New Zealand and directed a clinical program as well as later being Head of School of Psychology at Massey University. His research interests include positive approaches to challenging behavior in children with severe disabilities, the emotional development of children at home and at school, and the theory, practice, and ethics of culturally informed cognitive-behavior therapy.

Inhaltsangabe

* Contents
* Preface
* Chapter 1: Introduction: Cogito Ergo Sum
* Chapter 2: Changing Thoughts in Practice: The Basic Concepts of
Cognitive Therapies
* Chapter 3: Thinking About Thoughts
* Chapter 4: The "Stream" of Consciousness: Mind-wandering,
Introspection, Rumination,
* Meditation, and Mindfulness
* Chapter 5: Distorted Thoughts
* Chapter 6: How Thoughts Influence Mood and Feelings-Or Is It the
Other Way Around?
* Chapter 7: How Thoughts Lead to Action-and Why They Sometimes Do Not
* Chapter 8: General Principles of How and Why Thoughts Change
* Chapter 9: Can Cognitive Treatments Be Enhanced?
* References
* About the Author