Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Obesity: A Clinician’s Guide

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Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Obesity: A Clinicians Guide

The first cognitive-behavioral treatment manual for obesity, this volume presents an innovative therapeutic model currently being evaluated in controlled research at Oxford University. From leading clinical researchers, the approach is specifically designed to overcome a major weakness of existing therapies: posttreatment weight regain. The book details powerful ways to help patients not only to achieve weight loss, but also to modify the problematic cognitions that undermine long-term weight control. Drawing on strategies proven effective with such problems as binge eating, the manual contains everything needed to implement the treatment: intervention guidelines, case examples, and reproducible handouts and forms.

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Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: A Motivational Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

Posted by admin on March 24, 2012 Comments Off

Group Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: A Motivational Cognitive-Behavioral Approach

This authoritative book presents a groundbreaking evidence-based approach to conducting therapy groups for persons with substance use disorders. The approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention techniques, while capitalizing on the power of group processes. Clinicians are provided with a detailed intervention framework and clear-cut strategies for helping clients to set and meet their own treatment goals. More than two dozen ready-to-use reproducible assessment tools, handouts, homework exercises, and session outlines are supplied in a convenient large-size format.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention, Third Edition

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Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention, Third Edition

This invaluable practitioner guide and text shows how cognitive-behavioral interventions can help people weather situations of extreme stress and build needed skills for the future. Leading authorities describe effective, time-efficient approaches to managing different types of crises: those related to particular psychological problems, such as panic disorder, suicidal depression, and personality disorders; medical crises; child and family crises; and environmental and situational crises, including large-scale traumatic events. Vivid case material illustrates what the interventions look like in action and how to tailor them to individual clients’ needs.

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Improving Outcomes and Preventing Relapse in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

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Improving Outcomes and Preventing Relapse in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Organized around specific psychological disorders, this important work brings together leading scientist-practitioners to present strategies for maximizing the benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Described are effective ways not only to overcome frequently encountered treatment obstacles, but also to help people stay well once therapy has ended. Tightly edited chapters provide clear recommendations for adapting standard treatment protocols for tough-to-treat patients; enhancing motivation and homework compliance; dealing with common comorbidities; complementing CBT with other approaches; and targeting the factors that contribute to relapse and recurrence.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD

Posted by admin on January 17, 2012 Comments Off

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD

This authoritative book reviews current cognitive-behavioral models of OCD and delineates an innovative, theoretically and empirically grounded approach to assessment and treatment. Leading scientist-practitioner David A. Clark first elaborates and refines existing theories of obsessions and compulsions. He then spells out effective strategies for assessing client needs, developing a clear case formulation, implementing an array of cognitive and behavioral interventions, and troubleshooting potential difficulties. Illustrated with extensive clinical material, the volume is practical and user-friendly. Reproducible appendices feature over a dozen rating scales, client handouts, and homework tasks.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients

This book provides a framework for affirmative, empirically supported cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Guidelines for competent assessment and treatment are integrated with practical descriptions of widely used CBT applications. In addition to presenting powerful treatment tools for depression, anxiety, and other problems encountered by gay and straight clients alike, the book offers clear-cut guidance on helping individuals and couples cope with the stresses of sexual minority status. Rich case illustrations bring to life the diversity of lesbian and gay communities, highlighting commonalities as well as differences among the issues that clients bring to therapy. Filling a crucial gap in the literature, this is an important resource for therapists in a range of settings, from CBT newcomers to experienced practitioners. Appendices include resources and sample client and therapist forms.

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Mindfulness and Acceptance: Expanding the Cognitive-Behavioral Tradition

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Mindfulness and Acceptance: Expanding the Cognitive-Behavioral Tradition

This volume examines the role of mindfulness principles and practices in a range of well-established cognitive and behavioral treatment approaches. Leading scientist-practitioners describe how their respective modalities incorporate such nontraditional themes as mindfulness, acceptance, values, spirituality, being in relationship, focusing on the present moment, and emotional deepening. Coverage includes acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, integrative behavioral couple therapy, behavioral activation, and functional analytic psychotherapy. Contributors describe their clinical methods and goals, articulate their theoretical models, and examine similarities to and differences from other approaches.

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Treating the Trauma of Rape: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD

Posted by admin on December 28, 2011 Comments Off

Treating the Trauma of Rape: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD

Informed by the latest research and written by two of the leading authorities in the field, this invaluable resource presents step-by-step guidelines for assessing and treating sexual assault survivors suffering from PTSD. The book provides a clear review of the treatment literature and guides the clinician in designing individualized cognitive-behavioral treatment programs for traumatized women. Complete instructions are given for sensitively gathering needed information and delivering effective time-limited interventions. Enhancing the book’s clinical utility are numerous case examples illustrating how to implement core cognitive-behavioral techniques and deal with common problems and complications in treatment.

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Clinical Social Work Practice (Springer Series on Social Work)

Posted by admin on December 22, 2011 Comments Off

Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Clinical Social Work Practice (Springer Series on Social Work)

Edited by a leading social work authority and a master CBT clinician, this first-of-its-kind handbook provides the foundations and training that social workers need to master cognitive behavior therapy.

From traditional techniques to new techniques such as mindfulness meditation and the use of DBT, the contributors ensure a thorough and up-to-date presentation of CBT. Covered are the most common disorders encountered when working with adults, children, families, and couples including:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • Personality disorder
  • Sexual and physical abuse
  • Substance misuse
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Eating disorders

Written by social workers for social workers, this new focus on the foundations and applications of cognitive behavior therapy will help individuals, families, and groups lead happier, fulfilled, and more productive lives.

If you would like to review this text for possible course adoption, it is now available in an electronic, downloadable format. Please contact our marketing department at marketing@springerpub.com to receive the password needed to open the file. Once you have the password you can view the entire book here.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to read or download the pdf. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat you may download it for free here.

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Second Edition: Basics and Beyond

Posted by admin on December 11, 2011 Comments Off

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Second Edition: Basics and Beyond

The leading text for students and practicing therapists who want to learn the fundamentals of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), this book is eminently practical and authoritative. In a highly accessible, step-by-step style, master clinician Judith S. Beck demonstrates how to engage patients, develop a sound case conceptualization, plan treatment, and structure sessions effectively. Core cognitive, behavioral, and experiential techniques are explicated and strategies are presented for troubleshooting difficulties and preventing relapse. An extended case example and many vignettes and transcripts illustrate CBT in action. Reproducible clinical tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2″ x 11″ size.
 
New to This Edition
>Reflects over 15 years of research advances and the author’s ongoing experience as a clinician, teacher, and supervisor.
>Chapters on the evaluation session and behavioral activation.
> Increased emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, building on patients’ strengths, and homework.
>Now even more practical: features reproducibles and a sample case write-up.

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