Table of Contents

Section A: Introduction Introduction to CBT; Adapting CBT for general practice; The cognitive-behavioural model; Introducing a cognitive-behavioural approach to patients; Communication skills for CBT Section B: Skills Coping with negative thoughts; Changing unhelpful behaviour; Goal setting and overcoming resistance to change; Overcoming practical problems: problem-solving approaches; Deeper levels of belief: core beliefs and rules; Mindfulness and acceptance Section C: Clinical Applications Depression; Insomnia; Anxiety disorders; Health anxiety and medically unexplained symptoms; Chronic physical disease; Functional somatic disorders; Low self-esteem; Managing `heartsink'