Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as aneffective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but forclinicians working with older clients, there are particular issuesthat need to be addressed.Topics covered include the need to build a therapeuticrelationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing,setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorating medicalconditions, maintaining hope when faced with difficult life eventssuch as the loss of a spouse, disability, etc., and dealing withthe therapist's own fears about ageing.Illustrated throughout with case studies, practical solutions andwith a troubleshooting section, this is essential reading for allclinical psychologists, psychiatrists and related healthprofessionals who work with older people.* Authors are world authorities on depression and psychotherapywith older people* First book to be published on CBT with older people* Case studies and examples used throughout to illustrate themethod and the problems of older people

About the Authors.Preface.Foreword by Aaron T. Beck.Section One: Working Effectively with Older People: Knowledgeand Skills.Chapter 1: Basic Gerontology for Cognitive Therapists.Chapter 2: Psychotherapy with Older People.Chapter 3: Cognitive-Behavioural Model for Older People.Section Two: Cognitive Therapy for Late-Life Depression.Chapter 4: CBT for Late-Life Depressive Disorders.Chapter 5: Behavioural Techniques.Chapter 6: Dealing with Negative Thoughts.Chapter 7: Changing Core Beliefs and Assumptions.Section Three: Cognitive Therapy with Special Issues.Chapter 8: Anxiety, Worry, Panic Disorder and Older People.Chapter 9: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders.Chapter 10: Physical Illness, Disability and Depression.Chapter 11: Post-Stroke Depression.Chapter 12: Depression in Dementia and Family Caregiving.Section Four: Final Thoughts.Chapter 13: What to Do When your Patient Says....Chapter 14: Future Directions and Innovations in Practice.Appendix 1: Blank Forms.Appendix 2: Useful Reference Material.Appendix 3: Useful Websites.References.Author Index.Subject Index.