CBT and Existential Psychology: Philosophy, Psychology and Therapy

Explore the possibilities and challenges of bringing two highly diverse disciplines―CBT and existential therapy―into dialogue

In CBT and Existential Psychology: Philosophy, Psychology and Therapy,  distinguished clinical psychologist Dr Michael Worrell delivers a  singular exploration of the relationship between diverse forms of  contemporary cognitive behaviour therapy and existential phenomenology.  Written for both experienced and beginning CBT therapists, as well as  therapists who practice from an existential perspective, this book  clarifies and discusses the potential and challenges presented when  these two different schools of thought and practice are brought into  dialogue. 

The author outlines, in accessible  fashion, the implications and possibilities offered by the combination  of CBT and existential practice. He also presents a series of  discussions with the highly experienced CBT therapists, researchers, and  trainers, Tomas Heidenreich and Alexander Noyon, and existential  therapy leader Ernesto Spinelli. 

The book includes a  series of “existential reflections” and experiential exercises to allow  the reader to develop an understanding of descriptive phenomenological  approaches to therapeutic conversations. 

Readers will also find: 

• A  thorough introduction to existential philosophy, psychology, and  therapy, including the theory and practice of existential therapy 
• Comprehensive  discussions of cognitive and behavioural psychotherapies, including  Beckian CBT, schema-focused therapies, and constructivist, narrative,  and postmodern CBT 
• In-depth  explorations of existential challenges and contributions to therapy,  including discussions of anxiety, possibility, and uncertainty 
• Enlightening dialogues on CBT and existential psychology with Tomas Heidenreich, Alexander Noyon, and Ernesto Spinelli

Perfect for beginning and advanced CBT and existential therapists, CBT and Existential Psychology: Philosophy, Psychology and Therapy will also earn a place in the libraries of trainee clinical and  counselling psychologists, as well as integrative and humanistic  psychotherapists.