Main description:

Positive CBT integrates positive psychology and solution-focused brief therapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. It focuses not on reducing what is wrong, but on building what's right.

Learn about the evidence-base for positive CBT

Teach clients what works for them with the treatment protocols

Download client workbooks

Positive CBT integrates positive psychology and solution-focused brief therapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. It focuses not on reducing what is wrong, but on building what is right. This fourth wave of CBT, developed by Fredrike Bannink, is now being applied worldwide for various psychological disorders. After an introductory chapter exploring the three approaches incorporated in positive CBT, the research into the individual treatment protocol for use with clients with depression by Nicole Geschwind and her colleagues at Maastricht University is presented.

The two 8-session treatment protocols provide practitioners with a step-by-step guide on how to apply positive CBT with individual clients and groups. This approach goes beyond simply symptom reduction and instead focuses on the client's desired future, on finding exceptions to problems and identifying competencies. Topics such as self-compassion, optimism, gratitude, and behavior maintenance are explored.

In addition to the protocols, two workbooks for clients are available online for download by practitioners. The materials for this book can be downloaded from the Hogrefe website after registration.

Contents:

Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1
Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Introduction
Three Approaches Within Positive CBT
Comparing Traditional and Positive CBT
Comparing Both CBT Processes
Role of the Positive CBT Therapist
Chapter 2
Research Into Positive CBT for Depression
Introduction
Results of the Quantitative Study
Results of the Qualitative Study
Conclusions
Chapter 3
Individual Positive CBT Protocol
Introduction
Overview of Individual Positive CBT Protocol
Overview of the Sessions
Sessions 1-8
Chapter 4
Positive CBT Protocol in a Group
Introduction
Positive CBT in a group
Brief Overview of Positive CBT Protocol in a Group
Overview of the Sessions
Sessions 1-8
Comparison With the Protocol for Individual Treatment
Chapter 5
Case Example: Carin
Introduction
Carin
Chapter 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
Twelve Frequently Asked Questions and Our Answers
Epilogue
References
Appendix
Client's Workbook for Positive CBT With Individuals
Client's Workbook for Positive CBT in a Group
Acknowledgments
About the Authors