Developing a Cognitive Case Formulation and Putting It to Work

Reviews the book, Cognitive Therapy in Practice: A Case Formulation Approach by Jacqueline B. Persons (see record 1989-97847-000). This book is the first book to provide an in-depth exploration of the processes of forming a cognitive case formulation and the application of this formulation to the selection of intervention techniques. This elegant book is highly recommended to novices and experienced therapists alike because, unlike many books, it explores one theme thoroughly rather than touch on a variety of topics superficially. This reviewer has used the book as a text for advanced cognitive therapists wishing to refine their clinical skills. Advanced therapists report that the book helps clarify and organize some of the processes they were intuitively following in their practice. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)