Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-207) and indexes.

Working effectively with older people: knowledge & skills -- Basic gerontology for cognitive therapists -- Cognitive-behavioural model for older people -- Cognitive therapy for late life depression -- CBT for late life depressive disorders -- Behavioural techniques -- Dealing with negative thoughts -- Changing core beliefs and assumptions -- Cognitive therapy with special issues -- Anxiety, worry, panic disorder and older people -- Insomnia and sleep disorders -- Physical illness, disability and depression -- Post-stroke depression -- Depression in dementia and family caregiving -- Final thoughts -- What to do when your patient says... -- Future directions and innovations in practice.