Behavioral activation
Subtitle: distinctive features
By: Jonathan Kanter, Andrew Busch, and Laura Rusch.
Contributors: Busch, Andrew M.; Rusch, Laura C.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780415446532; 9780415446549
Subjects: Human behavior; Reinforcement (Psychology); Behavior therapy
Description: "Behavioral activation theory indicates that much clinically relevant human behavior is a function of positive reinforcement, and that when positive reinforcement is reduced, lost, or chronically low depression results. Behavioral activation encourages clients to obtain and nurture the skills that allow them to establish and maintain contact with diverse, stable sources of positive reinforcement. This creates a life of meaning, value and purpose.

Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features clarifies the fundamental theoretical and practical features of behavioral activation, integrating various techniques into a unified whole that is efficient and effective. The book includes numerous case examples and transcribed segments from therapy sessions and outlines behavioral concepts using straightforward terms and examples so that all therapists can see the utility and practical value of this approach."--Pub. desc.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A distinctive history; title: A distinct definition of human behavior; title: Distinct terminology; title: A distinct philosophy and theory; title: The distinct behavioral abc model; title: The ubiquity of positive reinforcement; title: The meaning of life; title: Depression and positive reinforcement; title: The ubiquity of negative reinforcement; title: The role of punishment; title: An (almost) complete behavioral model of depression; title: The role of cognition; title: The role of insight; title: Activation and acceptance; title: A distinct structure; title: The initial treatment rationale; title: Activity monitoring; title: Values assessment; title: Simple activation; title: The importance of homework; title: Functional assessment; title: Post-it notes and other stimulus control procedures; title: Skills training; title: Contingency management; title: Mindful valued activation; title: Ending therapy; title: Thinking functionally about suicide and medication; title: The therapeutic relationship in BA; title: A distinct flexible framework : adaptations for minorities; title: The promise of BA.