Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Client Manual: A Relaxation, Cognitive Restructuring, and Exposure-Based Protocol for the Treatment of GAD (Best Practices for Therapy) [Paperback]

Matthew McKay PhD (Author), John White (Author)

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Series: Best Practices for Therapy | Publication Date: July 1, 1999

Effective protocols save time, increase the probability of obtaining good results, make it easier to train and supervise new therapists, and satisfy the needs of third parties to know that the proposed treatment follows the best available practices. Protocols are consistently formatted and organized; a detailed session-by-session treatment program that includes worksheets, homework assignments, in-session treatment exercises, and didactic material; specific assessment measures, both for the target disorder and for the overall treatment program; a treatment plan summary for managed care requirements. This protocol outlines a ten- to thirteen-session cognitive behavioral treatment for individual adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Techniques include relaxation, realistic risk assessment, problem solving, worry exposure, and worry prevention.

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Matthew McKay, PhD

is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. His books combined have sold more than 2.5 million copies. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In private practice, he specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.

 

 

 

 

 

John R. White, PhD, is adjunct professor of psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology in Alameda, CA, where he teaches the Advanced Clinical Series in CBT. He is a consulting assistant professor at Stanford University School of Education for Counseling Psychology. He maintains a private practice in Fremont, CA, and is director of psychological services at Fremont Hospital.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572241454
• ISBN-13: 978-1572241459
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #176,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific empirically supported self-help text, September 5, 2003

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This review is from: Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Client Manual: A Relaxation, Cognitive Restructuring, and Exposure-Based Protocol for the Treatment of GAD (Best Practices for Therapy) (Paperback)

This is the best treatment manual I've seen for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It presents a scientifically sound cognitive-behavioral therapy protocol in user-friendly language. Individuals with GAD can either work through it on their own or with a therapist. The Therapist Manual is excellent, too; I highly recommend both.

12 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage, April 9, 2002

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This review is from: Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Client Manual: A Relaxation, Cognitive Restructuring, and Exposure-Based Protocol for the Treatment of GAD (Best Practices for Therapy) (Paperback)

This book was absolutely terrible. I purchased it with high hopes, but instead I threw it away. I couldn't have the heart to sell it used to someone else, because one person should only get burned buying this book.