Description
Book SynopsisThis book describes strategic decision making, a flexible yet evidenced-based approach to making clinical decisions in order to move treatment forward in cognitive behavioral therapy. It dispels the myth that there is a single “right” therapeutic intervention that must be delivered in any one instance; in fact, many courses of action can facilitate change provided they are implemented strategically.
Strategic decisions (a) follow logically from the case conceptualization, (b) are arrived upon collaboratively between the therapist and patient, (c) allow the patient to leave the session with something new, and (d) are seen through in their entirety before their effectiveness is evaluated.
Trade ReviewThis book is ideal for seasoned CBT professionals wishing to refine their skills and grasp the "principles of strategy" orientation that is presented so precisely.
* New England Psychologist *
Table of Contents Preface
Introduction
Part I: Common Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Strategies
Chapter 1: Cognitive Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
Chapter 2: Session Structure
Chapter 3: Psychoeducation and Motivational Enhancement
Chapter 4: Cognitive Restructuring: Automatic Thoughts
Chapter 5: Cognitive Restructuring: Beliefs
Chapter 6: Behavioral Activation
Chapter 7: Problem Solving
Chapter 8: Exposure
Chapter 9: Affective Coping Skills
Chapter 10: Relapse Prevention and Completion of Treatment
Part II: Clinical Applications
Chapter 11: Case Study: Chronic Depression
Chapter 12: Case Study: Chronic Anxiety
Chapter 13: Case Study: Serious Mental Illness
Conclusion
References
Index
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