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Book SynopsisOutcome research has identified exposure-based intervention as a promising approach to treating specific phobias, the most common of anxiety disorders. In session-by-session format, Drs. Bruce and Sanderson introduce key concepts and their clinical applications, demonstrating and illustrating the protocol with ongoing vignettes. With this hands-on guide to techniques for delivering exposure-based therapy, clinicians can confidently add the approach to their repertoires of treatments that work.
Trade ReviewBruce and Sanderson have done an excellent job in providing a useful manual for the treatment of specific phobia. Their book offers the clinican an excellent review of the theory and research on phobia, clear and instructive vignettes that illustrate how to handle this problem in therapy, and sophisticated and informative ideas on problems that arise in treatment. I found their description of clinical issues especially helpful: they present detailed guidelines for session-by-session treatment. This is a volume that can benefit all clinicians. -- Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology, Dept. of Psychiatry, Cornell University of Medical College
