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. In cognitive therapy, the 'theory' to be tested is the patient's belief, rather than a general scientific law, but the philosophical approach is similar. The acid test of a scientific theory is whether it can predict what ...
... evidence. In cognitive therapy, the 'theory' to be tested is the patient's belief, rather than a general scientific law, but the philosophical approach is similar. The acid test of a scientific theory is whether it can predict what ...
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... evidence which is relevant to their specific thoughts or beliefs. For example, a patient may try to answer the question: 'Will people think I'm 'stupid' or 'abnormal' if I sweat in social situations?' In this case, it may be useful to ...
... evidence which is relevant to their specific thoughts or beliefs. For example, a patient may try to answer the question: 'Will people think I'm 'stupid' or 'abnormal' if I sweat in social situations?' In this case, it may be useful to ...
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... evidence for a set of new, more adaptive beliefs for themselves. They may not have any 'positive' hypotheses to test. Basic data may need to be collected in order for them to build a new hypothesis. Accordingly, they may need (at least ...
... evidence for a set of new, more adaptive beliefs for themselves. They may not have any 'positive' hypotheses to test. Basic data may need to be collected in order for them to build a new hypothesis. Accordingly, they may need (at least ...
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... evidence about causes of symptoms, their consequences, and the effects of safety behaviours (e.g. see Chapter 3). In cognitive therapy, evidence to test cognitions may be gathered in a variety of ways. Experiments provide one strategy ...
... evidence about causes of symptoms, their consequences, and the effects of safety behaviours (e.g. see Chapter 3). In cognitive therapy, evidence to test cognitions may be gathered in a variety of ways. Experiments provide one strategy ...
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... evidence to discredit your maladaptive thoughts and beliefs. Although thought records involve producing evidence against the thought, the evidence provided by the behavioural experiment is much more convincing . . . Everything else was ...
... evidence to discredit your maladaptive thoughts and beliefs. Although thought records involve producing evidence against the thought, the evidence provided by the behavioural experiment is much more convincing . . . Everything else was ...
Contents
Panic disorder and agoraphobia | |
Obsessivecompulsive disorder | |
Social anxiety | |
Specific phobias | |
Insomnia | |
Acquired brain injury | |
Avoidance of affect | |
Selfinjurious behaviour | |
Interpersonal difficulties | |
Low selfesteem | |
at the crossroads | |
Bipolar affective disorders | |
Index | |
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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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