Description
- Provides therapists with a range of metaphors that can be employed as a tool to enable clients to gain a new perspective on their problem, and reinforce their clients' motivation for change
- CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) continues to grow in popularity, and is strongly recommended as an effective intervention by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence
- Written in an engaging style that is accessible to both established practitioners and trainees in clinical psychology
About the Author
Paul Blenkiron is a Consultant Psychiatrist based at Bootham Park Hospital in York, UK, and is an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. He is also Honorary Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at Leeds University, and a CBT course facilitator at York University's Department of Health Sciences. He has authored more than 60 original research and clinical publications in the areas of CBT, depression, self harm and chronic fatigue.
Reviews
"Story telling is one of our most ancient ways of communicating. Paul Blenkiron has vividly described how stories can be used for therapeutic purposes." (CBT Today, March 2015)
"An excellent, stimulating book. Offers all therapists an invaluable toolkit for many years to come. I recommend savouring every word." (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2 February 2011)
"This is a real treat and worth an investment - not only for 'the shelf', but also for the 'self'" (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies, 15 December 2010 )
"What makes this book such a coherent piece of work is its structured presentation of useful content paired with the well-thought-out narrative in which these ideas are communicated." (Psychologist, 1 October 2010)
"The usefulness of this book to therapeutic practice is vast." (Therapeutic Recreation, 1 July, 2010)
Book Information
ISBN 9780470058954
Author Paul Blenkiron
Format Hardback
Page Count 408
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 709g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 164mm * 27mm