基本説明
This practical, hands-on clinical resource presents a proven group treatment protocol for patients with any anxiety diagnosis.
Full Description
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.
Contents
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
