From leading cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) experts, this book describes ways to tailor empirically supported relationship factors that can strengthen collaboration, empiricism, and Socratic dialogue and improve outcomes. In an accessible style, it provides practical clinical recommendations accompanied by rich case examples and self-reflection exercises. The book shows how to use a strong case conceptualization to decide when to target relationship issues, what specific strategies to use (for example, expressing empathy or requesting client feedback), and how to navigate the therapist's own emotional responses in session. Special topics include enhancing the therapeutic relationship with couples, families, groups, and children and adolescents. Reproducible worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
About the Author: Nikolaos Kazantzis, PhD, has worked in clinical, training, and research settings for over two decades. He is founder and director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Research Unit. His research focuses on processes within the therapeutic relationship, how they directly support treatment changes and client engagement, and how they can be reliably assessed by trained observers and supervisors. He is a Beck Scholar, a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, and the Delegate for Australia of the International Association for Cognitive Therapy. In 2020, he is serving as Guest Editor for the scholarly journals Cognitive Therapy and Research, Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, Frontiers in Psychiatry, Frontiers in Psychology, and Psychotherapy Research. He is also continuing his term as Associate Editor for Cognitive Therapy and Research, is incoming Editor for Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, and is Editor of Springer Nature's "CBT: Science into Practice" book series.

Frank M. Dattilio, PhD, ABPP, is a Teaching Associate (part-time) in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Associate in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is also a practicing clinical psychologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he provides individual, couple, and family therapy. Dr. Dattilio has presented extensively throughout the world on treating a wide range of disorders using CBT and has been active in research, professional education, training, and supervision of psychiatrists and mental health professionals. His more than 300 publications include 23 books in the areas of couple and family therapy, anxiety and behavioral disorders, and clinical and forensic psychology. Dr. Dattilio serves on the editorial boards of a number of professional journals and is the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding achievement in the fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Keith S. Dobson, PhD, is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and a Principal Investigator for the Opening Minds program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, with a focus on stigma reduction in the workplace. His research has focused on both cognitive models and CBT for depression. Dr. Dobson has published over 230 articles and chapters, 13 books, two DVDs, and one DVD series. He is a past president of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, and the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy. Dr. Dobson is a recipient of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Profession of Psychology and the Donald O. Hebb Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Science of Psychology from the CPA, among other honors.