• How to support someone in 10, 20 or 60 minutes using the successful and proven
  five areas model
• The challenges faced and how to overcome these when working using guided
  CBT self-help
• How to offer support face to face, or using telephone, email, or classes
• Practical information and advice for all those wishing to use the five areas guided
  CBT interventions in their clinical practice
• How to introduce, support and review progress using the Plan, Do, Review model
• A description of the wide range of five areas resources and how to use them with
  patients
• Support scripts and linked online resources

The book provides a proven delivery model for wider dissemination of this evidence-based CBT approach. It is essential reading for general practitioners, psychologists, psychological well-being practitioners (PWPs), self-help support workers, coaches, counsellors, nurses, occupational therapists, teachers, psychiatrists, condition management/back to work teams, managers and commissioners and other practitioners wishing to incorporate CBT as part of their practice and services.

Describes the evidence base for self-help delivery in mental health services

Discusses the challenges faced when introducing self-help approaches into services and practice and offers practical advice

Focuses on the Five Areas model of CBT, complementary to the hugely successful Overcoming titles

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Authored by two of the UK's leading CBT practitioners with wide experience in using the courses