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CBT: The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami: Managerialism, Politics and the Corruptions of Science

Name: CBT: The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami: Managerialism, Politics and the Corruptions of Science
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Book Synopsis: Is CBT all it claims to be? The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami: Managerialism, Politics, and the Corruptions of Science provides a powerful critique of CBT’s understanding of human suffering, as well as the apparent scientific basis underlying it. The book argues that CBT psychology has fetishized measurement to such a degree that it has come to believe that only the countable counts. It suggests that the so-called science of CBT is not just “bad science” but “corrupt science”.

The rise of CBT has been fostered by neoliberalism and the phenomenon of New Public Management. The book not only critiques the science, psychology and philosophy of CBT, but also challenges the managerialist mentality and its hyper-rational understanding of “efficiency”, both of which are commonplace in organizational life today. The book suggests that these are perverse forms of thought, which have been institutionalised by NICE and IAPT and used by them to generate narratives of CBT’s prowess. It claims that CBT is an exercise in symptom reduction which vastly exaggerates the degree to which symptoms are reduced, the durability of the improvement, as well as the numbers of people it helps.

Arguing that CBT is neither the cure nor the scientific treatment it claims to be, the book also serves as a broader cultural critique of the times we live in; a critique which draws on philosophy and politics, on economics and psychology, on sociology and history, and ultimately, on the idea of science itself. It will be of immense interest to psychotherapists, policymakers and those concerned about the excesses of managerialism.

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Are you skeptical about the effectiveness of CBT? Look no further - "The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami: Managerialism, Politics, and the Corruptions of Science" is here to provide you with a powerful critique of CBT and its apparent scientific basis. This eye-opening book challenges the notion that only the countable counts in the field of CBT psychology. It boldly claims that CBT is not just "bad science," but "corrupt science."

The rise of CBT has been ushered in by neoliberalism and the phenomenon of New Public Management. In "The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami," not only do we critique the science, psychology, and philosophy of CBT, but we also confront the prevalent managerialist mentality and its hyper-rational understanding of "efficiency." These detrimental forms of thinking have seeped into organizational life today, perpetuated by institutions such as NICE and IAPT. It's time to question the narratives of CBT's prowess.

Do you believe that CBT is the ultimate solution? Think again. This book contends that CBT is merely an exercise in symptom reduction, exaggerating both the degree of symptom reduction and the durability of improvement. It debunks the misleading claims about the numbers of people it truly helps. "The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami" asserts that CBT is not the cure or scientific treatment it purports to be.

However, this book extends far beyond the realm of psychotherapy. It serves as a broader cultural critique, drawing insights from philosophy, politics, economics, psychology, sociology, and history. By questioning the very idea of science itself, it sheds light on the times we live in. Whether you're a psychotherapist, policymaker, or simply concerned about the excesses of managerialism, this book will captivate your interest.

Ready to dive into the fascinating critique of CBT? Get your copy of "The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami: Managerialism, Politics, and the Corruptions of Science" today and discover a thought-provoking perspective that challenges the status quo.Click here to order now!

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