Cognitive-behavioral therapy is highly effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders, regardless of the specific type of fear that is causing difficulties. This practical, hands-on clinical resource presents a proven group treatment protocol for patients with any anxiety diagnosis. Step-by-step guidelines are provided for setting up transdiagnostic groups, using comprehensive assessment to plan and monitor treatment, and implementing carefully sequenced cognitive and behavioral techniques. Clinical examples illustrate the nuts and bolts of intervention across different anxiety disorder presentations. Special features include 19 reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2′ x 11′ size.
Innehållsförteckning
Introduction
1. Anxiety Disorders and the Transdiagnostic Perspective
2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy within a Transdiagnostic Framework
3. Getting Ready for Treatment: Assessing the Client
4. Session 1: Introduction and Education
5. Session 2: More on Anxiety and the Importance of Thoughts
6. Session 3: Challenging Anxious Thoughts
7. Prior to Session 4: Planning to Confront the Fears
8. Sessions 4 through 9: Exposure
9. Session 10: Getting Back to Thoughts
10. Session 11: Softening Negative Affective Styles
11. Session 12: Relapse Prevention and and Concluding Treatment
12. After Treatment: Assessing Improvement and Moving Forward
Om författaren
Peter J. Norton, Ph D, is Professor of Psychology and Associate Head of School (Research) at the Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne, Australia. A Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), Dr. Norton is an internationally recognized researcher and developer of transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy for emotional disorders. He has authored numerous research studies; has delivered many presentations and workshops for the scientific community, therapists, and the general public; and sits on the editorial boards of two scientific journals. He is a recipient of the Theodore Blau Early Career Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Clinical Psychology from the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the APA), among other honors.
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