Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive TherapyBehavioural experiments are one of the central and most powerful methods of intervention in cognitive therapy. Yet until now, there has been no volume specifically dedicated to guiding physicians who wish to design and implement behavioural experiments across a wide range of clinical problems. The Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy fills this gap. It is written by clinicians for clinicians. It is a practical, easy to read handbook, which is relevant for practising clinicians at every level, from trainees to cognitive therapy supervisors. Following a foreword by David Clark, the first two chapters provide a theoretical and practical background for the understanding and development of behavioural experiments. Thereafter, the remaining chapters of the book focus on particular problem areas. These include problems which have been the traditional focus of cognitive therapy (e.g. depression, anxiety disorders), as well as those which have only more recently become a subject of study (bipolar disorder, psychotic symptoms), and some which are still in their relative infancy (physical health problems, brain injury). The book also includes several chapters on transdiagnostic problems, such as avoidance of affect, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues, and self-injurious behaviour. A final chapter by Christine Padesky provides some signposts for future development. Containing examples of over 200 behavioural experiments, this book will be of enormous practical value for all those involved in cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as stimulating exploration and creativity in both its readers and their patients. |
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... evidence for and against a particular belief are common. However, in his first comprehensive treatment manual (Beck et al. 1979, p. 56), Beck also pointed out that 'a powerful method with which to investigate the validity of a specific ...
... evidence for and against a particular belief are common. However, in his first comprehensive treatment manual (Beck et al. 1979, p. 56), Beck also pointed out that 'a powerful method with which to investigate the validity of a specific ...
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... evidence for an alternative model or way of understanding a problem became even more important when we shifted our attention to hypochondriasis. Like panic disorder, hypochondriasis is characterized by misinterpretation of symptoms ...
... evidence for an alternative model or way of understanding a problem became even more important when we shifted our attention to hypochondriasis. Like panic disorder, hypochondriasis is characterized by misinterpretation of symptoms ...
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... evidence of throat cancer. Belief in the alternative model, that the problem is his illness belief and the checking that follows from it, could be substantially strengthened by a behavioural experiment in which the patient intentionally ...
... evidence of throat cancer. Belief in the alternative model, that the problem is his illness belief and the checking that follows from it, could be substantially strengthened by a behavioural experiment in which the patient intentionally ...
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... evidence supporting their effectiveness; and reviews theories which provide some understanding of their impact. Our aim is to provide a historical and conceptual understanding of the value of BEs, while acknowledging that, in the ...
... evidence supporting their effectiveness; and reviews theories which provide some understanding of their impact. Our aim is to provide a historical and conceptual understanding of the value of BEs, while acknowledging that, in the ...
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... empirical research, and verifiable evidence. He also continued to assert the importance of current maintaining factors, rather than past assumed causes. He retained a number of treatment elements ( e.g. session structure.
... empirical research, and verifiable evidence. He also continued to assert the importance of current maintaining factors, rather than past assumed causes. He retained a number of treatment elements ( e.g. session structure.
Contents
Panic disorder and agoraphobia | |
Health anxiety | |
Social anxiety | |
Specific phobias | |
Posttraumatic stress disorder | |
Depression | |
Physical illness and disability | |
Acquired brain injury | |
Avoidance of affect | |
Selfinjurious behaviour | |
Interpersonal difficulties | |
Low selfesteem | |
Bipolar affective disorders | |
Eating disorders | |
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Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy James Bennett-Levy No preview available - 2004 |
Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy James Bennett-Levy No preview available - 2004 |
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