by Aaron T. Beck · Plume · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780452009288
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In 'Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders', Aaron T. Beck, one of the founders of cognitive therapy, presents a clear and comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of this discipline. The book explores how erroneous thought patterns can be the root of emotional difficulties, offering techniques to recognize and correct these distortions. Beck addresses topics such as the meaning of hidden messages, listening to automatic thoughts, and the role of sadness, anger, and anxiety, providing tools to overcome phobias and depression. This book is a valuable contribution to the field of psychology, accessible, logical, and coherent.
Aaron Temkin Beck was an American psychiatrist who was a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. He is regarded as the father of cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). His pioneering methods are widely used in the treatment of clinical depression and various anxiety disorders. Beck also developed self-report measures for depression and anxiety, notably the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), which became one of the most widely used instruments for measuring the severity of depression. In 1994 he and his daughter, psychologist Judith S. Beck, founded the nonprofit Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which provides CBT treatment and training, as well as research. Beck served as President Emeritus of the organization up until his death.
