This book is a self-guided manual for clinicians wishing to become experts in TEAM-CBT psychotherapy skills using the principles of Deliberate Practice (DP). TEAM-CBT is a major development in the workflow and effectiveness of traditional cognitive behavioral therapy, developed by Dr. David Burns. Deliberate Practice is a structured form of learning that entails focused attention, is consistently goal oriented, and includes immediate feedback and successive refinement of skills.               

Written to be used in clinical training programs, the content is based on empirical research and retains a practical focus on the acquiring of skills that directly affect client outcome. The first part of the book provides a brief introduction to TEAM-CBT and guidance for delivering TEAM-CBT in a flexible client-focused manner. Subsequent chapters provide a series of increasingly challenging DP exercises from beginning to advanced, focused on the essential clinical skills of TEAM-CBT. The fifth part of the book provides a transcript of a real therapy session modeling all of the skills covered in the book. It then summarizes of the material and provides learning aids for trainees and supervisors.

       Clinicians in all levels of training will benefit from:

       Skill building of empirically based methods     

       Inspiring case examples

       Practical, structured exercises.

Mike and Maor have infused this amazing book with magic and warmth. It will transform your practice and bring joy and feelings of mastery into your ongoing clinical growth. Enjoy!

David Burns, MD

Maor Katz, MD is a Board Certified Psychiatrist and certified Level 5 TEAM-CBT Master Therapist& Trainer. He is the director and founder of Feeling Good Institute and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the Stanford Hospital and Clinics Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Katz has won research awards from Stanford University and the APA.

Michael J. Christensen is certified Level 5 TEAM-CBT Master Therapist& Trainer and is the Director of Professional Development at the Feeling Good Institute. He provides post graduate training at workshops around the world and serves as the Clinical Director of the Feeling Good Institute Canada.

Alexandre Vaz, PhD is cofounder and Chief Academic Officer of Sentio University and the Sentio Counseling Center. He is the author/co-editor of over a dozen books on deliberate practice and psychotherapy training. Dr. Vaz has held multiple committee roles for the Society for the Explorationof Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI) and the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR).   

Tony Rousmaniere, PsyD is cofounder and Program Director of Sentio University and the Sentio Counseling Center. He is the author/co-editor of over a dozen books on deliberate practice and psychotherapy training. Dr. Rousmaniere is President-Elect of Division 29 of the American Psychological Association (Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy).

Part I.- Chapter 1. TEAM-CBT and Deliberate Practice.- Part II.- Chapter 2. Instructions for the Deliberate Practice Exercises.- Chapter 3. Exercise # 1 Testing:Using Measurement at the Start and End of Each Session.- Chapter 4. Empathy Training Part 1: Disarming, Thought Empathy and Feeling Empathy Techniques.- Chapter 5. Empathy Training Part 2: Stroking, I Feel Statements, and Inquiry Techniques.- Chapter 6. Changing Gears: Invitation.- Chapter 7. Getting Focused: Specificity.- Chapter 8. Anticipating Resistance: Conceptualization.- Chapter 9. Uncovering Good Reasons Not to Change:Magic Button Step 1.- Chapter 10. Uncovering Good Reasons Not to Change: Magic Button Step 2.- Chapter 11. Boosting Motivation: Dangling the Carrot .- Chapter 12. Making the Patient Accountable:Issuing the Gentle Ultimatum .- Chapter 13. Capturing and Refining Negative Thoughts.- Chapter 14. Cognitive Role-Playing Techniques: Externalization of Voices.- Chapter 15. Helping Patients Understand How to Defeat Their Negative Thoughts.- Chapter 16. Processing Learning.- Chapter 17. Assigning Homework.- Part III.- Chapter 18. Annotated Session Transcript.- Chapter 19. Conclusion: We Never Arrive: A Lifelong Commitment Toward Better Patient Outcomes.