Deborah and Keith Dobson (both U. of Calgary, Canada) are recognized experts in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); Deborah has extensive experience using CBT as a clinical psychologist, while Keith"s work has focused on psychotherapy research. Their text provides a solid overview of the basics of CBT for graduate students and interns in clinical and counseling psychology, residents in psychiatry, and new and seasoned mental health practitioners, and creates a bridge between CBT research and how CBT is applied in the clinical setting. Coverage includes an introduction and context of CBT, assessment for CBT, integration and case formulation, planning for therapy and building alliance, basic skills in beginning treatment, behavior change elements in CBT, cognitive restructuring interventions, assessing and modifying core beliefs and schemas, treatment completion and relapse prevention, challenges in using CBT, the research context of CBT, myths about CBT, and starting and maintaining a CBT practice. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)