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Essential Components of Cognitive–Behavior Therapy for Depression Pck Edition, Kindle Edition
Jacqueline B. Persons, one of the leaders in cognitive–behavior therapy today, joins with colleagues to take readers on a thorough, expert tour of the essential components of cognitive–behavior therapy for depression. Throughout, Dr. Persons emphasizes the theory and practices of Aaron T. Beck to create a book that is grounded in the best of CBT's traditions but that refines and fleshes out the practical aspects of its application. The method described is flexible enough to be used in disorders other than depression, including eating disorders and anxiety.
Intended for both trainees and practitioners in the mental health professions, the book details the five basic components of the therapy in practice: developing an individualized case formulation, session structuring, activity scheduling, the thought record, and the schema change method. A thorough case study is included to illustrate how the therapist uses the case formulation to plan and carry out treatment. Examples of each major intervention are also provided as well as a demonstration of how the assessment and intervention strategies are woven together over the course of treatment. This is the perfect teaching tool for those working in clinical, counseling, and health psychology as well as social work, psychiatry, psychiatric nurses, marriage and family counseling, and pastoral counseling.
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- EditionPck
- PublisherAmerican Psychological Association
- Publication dateOctober 15, 2000
- LanguageEnglish
- File size3790 KB
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- ASIN : B00DGC3YUW
- Publisher : American Psychological Association; Pck edition (October 15, 2000)
- Publication date : October 15, 2000
- Language : English
- File size : 3790 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 339 pages
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Michael A. Tompkins is a psychologist and best-selling author of 16 books including, My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic, which has been translated into five languages and is included in the Reading Well for Young People initiative sponsored by the Wellcome Trust. He is a leading authority on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and regularly travels nationally and internationally to train a wide range of professionals in this therapeutic approach. Some of his other books include The Anxiety and Depression Workbook, Zero to Sixty, The Insomnia Workbook for Teens, The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, and Anxiety and Avoidance.

Joan Davidson, PhD, is codirector and founding partner of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and assistant clinical professor in the clinical science program at the University of California, Berkeley. For over twenty years she has worked as a cognitive behavioral clinician specializing in the treatment of adults with mood and anxiety disorders. In addition, she teaches, writes, and provides clinical consultation and supervision to students and licensed professionals. Davidson is Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and an Academy of Cognitive Therapy Certified Trainer/Consultant. She is the author of Daring to Challenge OCD: Overcome Your Fear of Treatment and Take Control of Your Life using Exposure and Response Prevention (New Harbinger, 2014) and coauthor of The Essential Components of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression (American Psychological Association, 2001) and videotape series of the same name.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2008This is a very useful tool for helping depressed individuals by using cognitive-behavioral techniques. A number of forms that can be used in treatment are included. Common cognitive distortions and treatment strategies are clearly described.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2014The book is in excellen quality
- Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015Excellent
- Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2009I emailed the seller regarding condition of the product prior to purchase. The seller noted the item had minor jacket damage and the description was accurate. I purchased the item and waited for it to arrive. Unfortunately, seller forgot to mail the package! When informed that I had not received the package yet, seller realized his/her mistake and mailed it promptly.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013I did not really use this book. I was told to get it but never even opened it to read it.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2003This book has outlined the CBT for depression in very clear and systematic way. This is highly recommended to the beginning CBT therapist to grasp the basic concepts and skills firmly.
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