Contemporary cognitive therapy : theory, research, and practice / edited by Robert L. Leahy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Leahy, Robert L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cognitive therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Physical Description:

xvi, 416 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, [2004]

Summary:

With contributions from a stellar array of researchers and clinicians whose work has been directly influenced by cognitive therapy founder Aaron T. Beck, this volume presents the latest advances in science and practice in this rapidly changing field. Distilled are important lessons learned in recent years about how psychological symptoms arise and why they can be so persistent and devastating -- and the ways in which increasingly sophisticated cognitive interventions can help alleviate many forms of distress. Authoritative and forward-looking, the volume is ideal for novice to experienced practitioners who want to know how cutting-edge research and theory can be integrated into clinical practice. Following an introductory chapter that highlights Dr. Beck's seminal contributions to the field, the volume reviews the current status of basic cognitive therapy principles, models, and applications. Important theoretical and clinical refinements are elaborated, and promising future research directions identified. The expert authors then describe a range of new and effective strategies for understanding and treating clients suffering from prevalent mental health problems.

Contents:

1. Aaron T. Beck: Mind, Man, and Mentor / Christine A. Padesky 3

Part II. Theoretical and Conceptual Issues

2. Beck's Theory of Depression: Origins, Empirical Status, and Future Directions for Cognitive Vulnerability / Christine D. Scher, Zindel V. Segal, Rick E. Ingram 27

3. Effectiveness of Treatment for Depression / Steven D. Hollon, Robert J. DeRubeis 45

4. Cognitive Theory and Research on Generalized Anxiety Disorder / John H. Riskind 62

5. Evidence on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder / Dianne L. Chambless, Michael Peterman 86

6. Decision Making and Psychopathology / Robert L. Leahy 116

Part III. Anxiety, Mood, and Other Axis I Disorders

7. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: From Cognitive Theory to Therapy / David M. Clark, Anke Ehlers 141

8. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Past Contributions and Current Developments / David A. Clark 161

9. Metacognitive Therapy: Elements of Mental Control in Understanding and Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Adrian Wells 184

10. Substance Abuse / Cory F. Newman 206

11. Cognitive Therapy of Bipolar Disorder / Jan Scott 228

12. Cognitive Theory and Therapy of Schizophrenia / Neil A. Rector 244

Part IV. Personality Disorders

13. Cognitive Therapy of Borderline Personality Disorder / Janet Klosko, Jeffrey Young 269

14. Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders: Twenty Years of Progress / James Pretzer, Judith S. Beck 299

15. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Personality Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence / Arthur Freeman 319

Part V. Specific Applications

16. Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Pharmacotherapy / Jesse H. Wright 341

17. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Couples: Theoretical and Empirical Status / Norman B. Epstein 367

18. Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy: A Coming-of-Age Story / Frank M. Dattilio 389.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

159385062X

OCLC:

55228722