Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-342) and index.

Introduction and the context of cognitive-behavioral interventions -- Assessment for cognitive-behavioral therapy -- Integration and case formulation -- Setting the stage for cognitive-behavior therapy through building alliance and planning ahead -- Beginning treatment : structuring cognitive behavior therapy -- Behavioral work : increasing skills -- Behavioral work : decreasing avoidance -- Cognitive work : identifying targets -- Cognitive work : addressing negative thinking -- Cognitive work : working with core beliefs and schemas -- Completion of treatment and prevention of relapse -- Challenges in conducting cognitive-behavioral therapy -- The research context of cognitive-behavioral therapy.