Group cognitive-behavioral therapy of anxiety
Subtitle: a transdiagnostic treatment manual
By: Peter J. Norton
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781462504800
Subjects: Anxiety disorders; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Anxieties & Phobias; Group psychotherapy; Treatment; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Group; Cognitive therapy; MEDICAL / Psychiatry / General
Description: "Cognitive-behavioral therapy is highly effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders, regardless of the specific type of fear that is causing difficulties. This practical, hands-on clinical resource presents a proven group treatment protocol for patients with any anxiety diagnosis. Step-by-step guidelines are provided for setting up transdiagnostic groups, using comprehensive assessment to plan and monitor treatment, and implementing carefully sequenced cognitive and behavioral techniques. Clinical examples illustrate the nuts and bolts of intervention across different anxiety disorder presentations. Special features include 19 reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Subject Areas/Keywords: anxiety disorders, CBT, cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, groups, interventions, psychotherapy, transdiagnostic, treatment manuals Audience: Mental health professionals who work with groups, including clinical psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatrists"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Introduction1. Anxiety Disorders and the Transdiagnostic Perspective2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy within a Transdiagnostic Framework3. Getting Ready for Treatment: Assessing the Client4. Session 1: Introduction and Education5. Session 2: More on Anxiety and the Importance of Thoughts6. Session 3: Challenging Anxious Thoughts7. Prior to Session 4: Planning to Confront the Fears8. Sessions 4 through 9: Exposure9. Session 10: Getting Back to Thoughts10. Session 11: Softening Negative Affective Styles11. Session 12: Relapse Prevention and Moving Forward12. After Treatment: Assessing Improvement and Moving Forward.