Description
Book SynopsisDemonstrates how entrenched negative thinking patterns and ongoing avoidance can be addressed to achieve significant change in many people's lives. This book is essential reading for any therapist working with these hard to help patients, such as clinical psychologists, psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, social workers and counsellors.
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xv
Introduction The Challenge of Persistent Depression 1
Chapter 1 The Cognitive Model of Persistent Depression 21
Chapter 2 The Foundations of Therapy: Therapeutic Relationship, Style and Structure 69
Chapter 3 Initial Assessment and Formulation 94
Chapter 4 Initiating Therapy: Socialisation and Setting Goals 137
Chapter 5 Using Standard Behavioural Techniques 171
Chapter 6 Working with Automatic Thoughts 198
Chapter 7 Recognising Underlying Beliefs and Their Effects 231
Chapter 8 Modifying Underlying Beliefs 257
Chapter 9 Working with Some Typical Themes in Persistent Depression 291
Chapter 10 Beyond Therapy: Preventing Relapse and Furthering Progress 319
Chapter 11 Delivering Treatment 341
Chapter 12 Outcomes and Processes of Therapy 354
Appendix 1 Meet the Patients 372
Appendix 2 Handouts for Patients 381
References 397
Index 407
