Positive CBT: Individual and Group Treatment Protocols for Positive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Fredrike Bannink · Nicole Geschwind

Nov 2021 · Hogrefe Publishing GmbH

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Positive CBT integrates positive psychology and solution-focused brief therapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. It focuses on building what's right, not on reducing what is wrong.

Learn about the evidence-base for positive CBT
Teach clients what works for them with the treatment protocols
Download client workbooks

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Positive CBT integrates positive psychology and solution-focused brief therapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. It focuses not on reducing what is wrong, but on building what is right. This fourth wave of CBT, developed by Fredrike Bannink, is now being applied worldwide for various psychological disorders. After an introductory chapter exploring the three approaches incorporated in positive CBT, the research into the individual treatment protocol for use with clients with depression by Nicole Geschwind and her colleagues at Maastricht University is presented.

The two 8-session treatment protocols provide practitioners with a step-by-step guide on how to apply positive CBT with individual clients and groups. This approach goes beyond simply symptom reduction and instead focuses on the client's desired future, on finding exceptions to problems and identifying competencies. Topics such as self-compassion, optimism, gratitude, and behavior maintenance are explored.

In addition to the protocols, two workbooks for clients are available online for download by practitioners. The materials for this book can be downloaded from the Hogrefe website after registration

About the author

Fredrike Bannink, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, child psychologist, and lawyer. She is a trainer and supervisor of the Dutch Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (VGCT) and cofounder and chair of the Positive CBT section. She is also founder and chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) Positive CBT of the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). Her interests lie in the fields of positive psychology and solution-focused interviewing. She is an international keynote speaker, trainer, and author of about 50 books (https://www.fredrikebannink.com). Nicole Geschwind is an assistant professor at the Department of Clinical Psychological Science at Maastricht University. Her research interests are in the field of resilience to depression, in particular the value of positive emotions. By systematically examining the role of positive emotions in facilitating change, and by testing the benefits of a stronger focus on positive emotions in clinical settings, she hopes to contribute to improving psychotherapy.

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