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Zusatztext Engaging, humorous, enlightening, and well-paced I would suggest that any practitioner who is interested in what a client thinks about their situation will benefit from reading ^iHow and Why Thoughts Change^r. I would also recommend it to clinical and counselling psychology students, as a foundational text which should be read before they dive into hardcore cognitive therapy. Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...
