Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Frank M. Dattilio PhD ABPP (Editor), EdD Arthur Freeman EdD (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593854870 | ISBN-13: 978-1593854874 | Publication Date: July 24, 2007 | Edition: Third Edition

This invaluable practitioner guide and text shows how cognitive-behavioral interventions can help people weather situations of extreme stress and build needed skills for the future. Leading authorities describe effective, time-efficient approaches to managing different types of crises: those related to particular psychological problems, such as panic disorder, suicidal depression, and personality disorders; medical crises; child and family crises; and environmental and situational crises, including large-scale traumatic events. Vivid case material illustrates what the interventions look like in action and how to tailor them to individual clients' needs.

Editorial Reviews

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"Dattilio and Freeman have included the most common themes in crisis intervention, describing techniques and strategies that are short term and time effective. The volume is a 'must read' for everyone from dedicated crisis workers and private practitioners to clinical researchers. Students and seasoned professionals alike will find practical and invaluable information within these pages. It is an unfortunate estimate that 70% of us will undergo a traumatic event in our lifetimes, and this masterful volume addresses the immediate needs of trauma survivors."--Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, PhD, Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Department of Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine

 

"The third edition of this outstanding resource expands the scope of the earlier volumes while maintaining the high quality of the contributions. The editors are uniquely well qualified to provide an authoritative perspective on crisis intervention, and their recognized expertise in cognitive-behavioral treatment underscores the relevance of this volume to the field. Once again, this edition will provide graduate students and professionals with the latest, most effective intervention approaches. A special strength of the book is its expanded coverage of large-scale traumatic events such as terrorist attacks and devastating natural disasters."--James Neal Butcher, PhD, Department of Psychology (Emeritus), University of Minnesota

 

"An international group of outstanding authors have crafted a remarkably useful guide to understanding traumatic experiences and using practical cognitive-behavioral strategies to help crisis victims. Methods for responding to diverse types of crises are clearly explained and illustrated. The chapters on disaster trauma and terrorism provide especially relevant guides to coping with some of the most troubling issues of our times. The case report of a 9/11 survivor is in itself a compelling reason to read this book."--Jesse H. Wright, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville

 

"This excellent text offers effective treatment approaches for a variety of mental health problems and crises. Filled with practical case examples, the volume covers specific cognitive-behavioral techniques for both assessment and treatment, making it an essential resource for students and experienced mental health professionals alike."--Christopher G. Mitchell, PhD, Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago

 

"I know of no better introduction to crisis intervention founded on empirically supported approaches to treatment. Cognitive-behavioral therapies represent the state of the art of crisis intervention services, and a superb array of authors have contributed chapters to this impressive third edition. All psychotherapists serving clients in crisis will find this book most useful and comprehensive. It would be a great text for the crisis intervention class we offer our second-year clinical MSW students."--Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, College of Social Work, Florida State University

About the Author

Frank M. Dattilio, PhD, ABPP, maintains a faculty position in psychiatry at both Harvard Medical School and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. A clinical psychologist, he is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. He is also a diplomate in behavioral psychology and clinical psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Dattilio has more than 250 publications in the areas of anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, and marital and family discord. He is on the boards of several professional journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine, and has received a number of awards for outstanding achievement in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and medicine, including, most recently, the MFT of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

 

Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP, is Visiting Professor in the Department of Psychology at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois, and Director of Training at Sheridan Shores Care and Rehabilitation, Chicago. With over 60 publications, including 22 books, Dr. Freeman serves on the editorial boards of several U.S. and international journals. He is a diplomate in behavioral and clinical psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology and a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, the Academy of Clinical Psychology, and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. He is past president of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 556 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; Third Edition edition (July 24, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593854870
• ISBN-13: 978-1593854874
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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