Sections
Applications of Individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to
Specific Disorders: Efficacy and Indications: Introduction | Brief Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Applications of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Efficacy Versus Effectiveness | Efficacy of Individual Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | Conclusion | Limitations, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Directions | Key Points | References | Suggested Readings
Excerpt
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has received
an enormous amount of research attention (Butler et al. 2006)
and has been identified as an empirically supported therapy for
numerous psychiatric disorders and medical conditions with psychological
components. It is one of the most commonly used psychotherapeutic
treatments in adults (Leichsenring et al. 2006). Surveys
indicate that CBT is expected to remain among the foremost foci
of psychotherapy training in the coming years, and its importance
in the field of psychotherapy is likely to increase (Norcross et al. 2002). In this chapter we review applications of individual
CBT to a variety of psychiatric disorders and review their efficacy and
indications. We also discuss the limitations of and knowledge gaps
within the current empirical literature, and present suggestions
for future research and applications.