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The therapeutic relationship in CBT is often reduced to a cursory description of establishing warmth, genuineness and empathy in order to foster a collaborative

Although the therapeutic relationship is a major contributor to therapeutic outcomes, the cognitive behavioral psychotherapies have not explored this aspect in

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This second edition provides an accessible and thorough overview of the practice of CBT within mental health care. Updates and additions include: - Revised chap