Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Very Short Introduction [Audiobook]

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological therapy. It is not a unitary approach, but instead has evolved through a range of approaches that share a common underpinning model of cognition and behavior being important in understanding and alleviating psychological distress. While the earliest approaches focused on modifying observable behavior, later versions emphasized cognitive processes. The third wave approaches in CBT have moved the focus away from the content of an individual's thoughts to their relationship with their thoughts, and the processes underlying thinking.