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Book Synopsis
A practical and conceptual guide to treating depression using both Beckian CBT and the latest, cutting-edge third wave CBT approaches, including mindfulness and metacognitive therapy. It provides an understanding of depression and its treatment and a clear practical guidance on how to use each treatment approach.

  • Covers CBT, metacognitive therapy, and third-wave behavioural approaches within one volume
  • Presents the theoretical background and evidence for each approach, and describes application in a clear case study approach which clearly outlines the contrasting features of the treatments
  • Includes separate chapter commentaries on the theory and clinical material covered
  • Internationally renowned contributors include Arthur Nezu, David A. Clark, Robert Zettle, Keith Dobson, Ruth Baer, Adrian Wells and Robert Leahy


Trade Review
This book is a welcome addition to the field; it offers a complete and thorough introduction for those who wish to stay up to date in the fascinating and useful ways to help people cope and overcome their problem with depression The book is highly recommended to clinicians and students alike who wish to keep abreast of new developments in evidence-based treatments for depression. - Victor A. Colotla. PsycCRITIQUES. February 13, 2017, Vol. 62, No. 7, Article 7

Table of Contents
List of Contributors vii

Preface ix

Section 1 Assessment, Prevalence, and Treatment Outcomes

1 The Nature of Depression 3
Martin Connor, Adrian Wells, and Peter L. Fisher

2 The Assessment of Depression 24
Arthur M. Nezu, Kelly S. McClure, and Christine M. Nezu

3 The Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression 52
Robin B. Jarrett and Jeffrey R. Vittengl

4 Psychobiological Processes and Therapies in Depression 81
Pilar Cristancho and Michael E.Thase

Section 2 Psychological Models of Depression

5 Schema Theory in Depression 117
David A. Clark and Brendan D. Guyitt

6 Metacognitive Therapy:Theoretical Background and Model of Depression 144
Adrian Wells and Peter L. Fisher

7 Acceptance and Commitment Theory of Depression 169
Robert D. Zettle

8 The Theory Underlying Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as a Relapse Prevention Approach to Depression 194
Mark A. Lau

9 Behavioural Activation Theory 221
Roselinde H. Kaiser, Samuel Hubley, and Sona Dimidjian

10 A Critique of Theoretical Models of Depression: Commonalties and Distinctive Features 242
John R. Keefe and Robert J. DeRubeis

Section 3 Treatments for Depression

Introduction to Section 3: Case Study 265

11 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression 269
Yvonne Tieu and Keith S. Dobson

12 Metacognitive Therapy for Depression 295
Peter L. Fisher and Adrian Wells

13 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Application to the Treatment of Clinical Depression 319
Kirk D. Strosahl and Patricia J. Robinson

14 Treating Acute Depression with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 344
Ruth A. Baer and Erin Walsh

15 Behavioural Activation Treatment for Depression 369
Samuel Hubley, Roselinde Kaiser, and Sona Dimidjian

16 A Critique of Therapeutic Approaches to Depression: Commonalties and Distinctive Features 393
Robert L. Leahy

Epilogue 414

Index 417

Treating Depression

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 18/12/2015
    ISBN13: 9780470759042, 978-0470759042
    ISBN10: 0470759046

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    A practical and conceptual guide to treating depression using both Beckian CBT and the latest, cutting-edge third wave CBT approaches, including mindfulness and metacognitive therapy. It provides an understanding of depression and its treatment and a clear practical guidance on how to use each treatment approach.

    • Covers CBT, metacognitive therapy, and third-wave behavioural approaches within one volume
    • Presents the theoretical background and evidence for each approach, and describes application in a clear case study approach which clearly outlines the contrasting features of the treatments
    • Includes separate chapter commentaries on the theory and clinical material covered
    • Internationally renowned contributors include Arthur Nezu, David A. Clark, Robert Zettle, Keith Dobson, Ruth Baer, Adrian Wells and Robert Leahy


    Trade Review
    This book is a welcome addition to the field; it offers a complete and thorough introduction for those who wish to stay up to date in the fascinating and useful ways to help people cope and overcome their problem with depression The book is highly recommended to clinicians and students alike who wish to keep abreast of new developments in evidence-based treatments for depression. - Victor A. Colotla. PsycCRITIQUES. February 13, 2017, Vol. 62, No. 7, Article 7

    Table of Contents
    List of Contributors vii

    Preface ix

    Section 1 Assessment, Prevalence, and Treatment Outcomes

    1 The Nature of Depression 3
    Martin Connor, Adrian Wells, and Peter L. Fisher

    2 The Assessment of Depression 24
    Arthur M. Nezu, Kelly S. McClure, and Christine M. Nezu

    3 The Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression 52
    Robin B. Jarrett and Jeffrey R. Vittengl

    4 Psychobiological Processes and Therapies in Depression 81
    Pilar Cristancho and Michael E.Thase

    Section 2 Psychological Models of Depression

    5 Schema Theory in Depression 117
    David A. Clark and Brendan D. Guyitt

    6 Metacognitive Therapy:Theoretical Background and Model of Depression 144
    Adrian Wells and Peter L. Fisher

    7 Acceptance and Commitment Theory of Depression 169
    Robert D. Zettle

    8 The Theory Underlying Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as a Relapse Prevention Approach to Depression 194
    Mark A. Lau

    9 Behavioural Activation Theory 221
    Roselinde H. Kaiser, Samuel Hubley, and Sona Dimidjian

    10 A Critique of Theoretical Models of Depression: Commonalties and Distinctive Features 242
    John R. Keefe and Robert J. DeRubeis

    Section 3 Treatments for Depression

    Introduction to Section 3: Case Study 265

    11 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression 269
    Yvonne Tieu and Keith S. Dobson

    12 Metacognitive Therapy for Depression 295
    Peter L. Fisher and Adrian Wells

    13 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Application to the Treatment of Clinical Depression 319
    Kirk D. Strosahl and Patricia J. Robinson

    14 Treating Acute Depression with Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 344
    Ruth A. Baer and Erin Walsh

    15 Behavioural Activation Treatment for Depression 369
    Samuel Hubley, Roselinde Kaiser, and Sona Dimidjian

    16 A Critique of Therapeutic Approaches to Depression: Commonalties and Distinctive Features 393
    Robert L. Leahy

    Epilogue 414

    Index 417

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