Download or read book Examination of the Skills of Cognitive Therapy for Depression written by Shannon Nicole Hollars and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers seeking to improve outcomes for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) have investigated pre-treatment patient characteristics with the goal of identifying treatments or treatment components that might be more effective for some patients than others. Other studies have focused on improving the effectiveness of existing interventions by evaluating the relation of treatment components to outcomes both directly and indirectly via their association with putative therapeutic mechanisms. In the context of cognitive behavioral therapy (also called cognitive therapy (CT)), cognitive and behavioral change procedures and associated cognitive and behavioral changes have been the subjects of a growing body of research (Lorenzo et al., 2014). In the current study, I examined whether cognitive and behavioral change procedures were associated with specific changes in patients' cognitive and behavioral skills. Previous studies have examined the extent that particular components within CT are more effective than others in modifying cognitive and behavioral vulnerabilities but have not found consistent evidence to support the specificity of these changes to CT or components in CT (Jacobson et al., 1996). To our knowledge, this study is the first to evaluate skill specificity in the context of the cognitive and behavioral components from CT. In addition, I evaluated pre-treatment skills to predict for whom the cognitive and behavioral treatment procedures would be more effective in reducing symptoms and increasing skillfulness.

Download or read book Treatment for Chronic Depression written by James P. McCullough, Jr. and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2003-08-27 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP), a research-based approach designed to motivate chronically depressed patients to change and to help them develop needed problem-solving and relationship skills. Presenting clear, step-by-step guidelines for implementing CBASP--along with compelling empirical evidence that supports its efficacy--the book is filled with illustrative case material that brings challenging clinical situations to life. Also covered are ways to measure treatment outcomes and recommended procedures for training and supervision.

Download or read book Adapting Cognitive Therapy for Depression written by Mark A. Whisman and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the efficacy of cognitive therapy for depression is well established, every clinician is likely to encounter patients who do not respond to "standard" protocols. In this highly practical volume, leading authorities provide a unified set of clinical guidelines for conceptualizing, assessing, and treating challenging presentations of depression. Presented are detailed, flexible strategies for addressing severe, chronic, partially remitted, or recurrent depression, as well as psychiatric comorbidities, medical conditions, and family problems that may complicate treatment. The book also offers essential knowledge and tools for delivering competent care to specific populations of depressed patients: ethnic minorities; lesbian, gay, and bisexual people; adolescents; and older adults.

Download or read book Cognitive Therapy of Depression written by Aaron T. Beck and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling, classic work offers a definitive presentation of the theory and practice of cognitive therapy for depression. Aaron T. Beck and his associates set forth their seminal argument that depression arises from a "cognitive triad" of errors and from the idiosyncratic way that one infers, recollects, and generalizes. From the initial interview to termination, many helpful case examples demonstrate how cognitive-behavioral interventions can loosen the grip of "depressogenic" thoughts and assumptions. Guidance is provided for working with individuals and groups to address the full range of problems that patients face, including suicidal ideation and possible relapse.

Download or read book Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression Second Edition written by Zindel Segal and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-06-04 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This acclaimed work, now in a new edition, has introduced tens of thousands of clinicians to mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for depression, an 8-week program with proven effectiveness. Step by step, the authors explain the "whys" and "how-tos" of conducting mindfulness practices and cognitive interventions that have been shown to bolster recovery from depression and prevent relapse. Clinicians are also guided to practice mindfulness themselves, an essential prerequisite to teaching others. Forty-five reproducible handouts are included. Purchasers get access to a companion website featuring downloadable audio recordings of the guided mindfulness practices (meditations and mindful movement), plus all of the reproducibles, ready to download and print in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. A separate website for use by clients features the audio recordings only. New to This Edition *Incorporates a decade's worth of developments in MBCT clinical practice and training. *Chapters on additional treatment components: the pre-course interview and optional full-day retreat. *Chapters on self-compassion, the inquiry process, and the three-minute breathing space. *Findings from multiple studies of MBCT's effectiveness and underlying mechanisms. Includes studies of adaptations for treating psychological and physical health problems other than depression. *Audio files of the guided mindfulness practices, narrated by the authors, on two separate Web pages--one for professionals, together with the reproducibles, and one just for clients. See also the authors' related titles for clients: The Mindful Way through Depression demonstrates these proven strategies in a self-help format, with in-depth stories and examples. The Mindful Way Workbook gives clients additional, explicit support for building their mindfulness practice, following the sequence of the MBCT program. Plus, for professionals: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with People at Risk of Suicide extends and refines MBCT for clients with suicidal depression.

Download or read book Cognitive Therapy of Depression written by Aaron T. Beck and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting major contemporary developments in theory and clinical practice, the second edition of this authoritative guide has been significantly rewritten with 85% new material. Cognitive therapy (CT) pioneer Aaron T. Beck and associates provide cutting-edge knowledge about the cognitive model of depression and the most effective, lasting ways to reduce clients' suffering. The volume links clearly explained theoretical principles to specific therapeutic strategies. Techniques for identifying, examining, and changing the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that give rise to depression and related disorders are illustrated with compelling vignettes and sample dialogues. New to This Edition *Reflects the maturation of CT for treating more complicated presentations, including patients with chronic depression or underlying personality disorders. *Brings therapists up to date on schema-focused approaches as well as classic cognitive and behavioral interventions. *Incorporates data from basic research and many dozens of clinical trials. *All-new vignettes and a chapter-length case example. *Greater attention to the therapeutic relationship and to longer-term treatment.

Download or read book Overcoming Depression written by Mark Gilson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-04-24 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This therapist guide is designed to give mental health professionals the necessary tools to assess and treat a broad range of mood disorders, particularly depression. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the Taming the BEAST (TTB) program helps patients develop a set of coping strategies and skills to proactively manage their depressed mood. Using the acronym BEAST, treatment modules address biology, emotions, activity, situations, and thoughts. Each module comes complete with step-by-step instructions for delivering treatment including outlines and lists of materials needed. In-session exercises as well as home assignments help motivate the patient and allow for the monitoring of progress. Written by experts in the field, this guide comes complete with chapters on assessment, socialization, and termination. The TTB program offers both therapist and patient a roadmap for overcoming the depression 'beast.' TreatmentsThatWorkTM represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! · All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research · A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date · Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available · Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated · A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources · Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)

Download or read book Cognitive behavioral Treatment of Depression written by Janet S. Klosko and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1999 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a clear and thorough how-to book on short-term cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression. Following a complete assessment of the patient's suicidal risk, the authors outline an eight-session plan that includes both cognitive and behavioral components. Educating the patient about depression; examining the evidence and generating alternatives; teaching the patient how to self-monitor automatic thoughts, problem-solve, and establish a structure for each day are among the many treatment options presented. The goal of creating a positive spiral is facilitated by teaching the patient, according to individual need, such skills as assertiveness, relaxation techniques, and the management of anger and panic attacks. From the opening expression of supoort for what Aaron Beck has called 'collaborative empiricism' to the supplemental handouts on depression, reasoning, stress, and pleasurable activities, Drs. Klosko and Sanderson encompass the fundamentals of cognitive therapy with exceptional clarity.

Download or read book The Psychological Treatment of Depression written by J. Mark G. Williams and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of behavioral and cognitive techniques for treating depression has yielded exciting results. Research studies throughout the world have found that Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is as effective in the short term as anti-depressant drugs and has longer-lasting effects than medication.The Psychological Treatment of Depressiondescribes the wide range of cognitive behavioral techniques in great detail, enabling practitioners new to CBT to feel confident using them and those already using CBT to update their skills. Since the publication of the first edition in 1984, which sold nearly 20,000 copies, extensive research has continued to be conducted on the outcome of cognitive therapy. In this second edition, the author discusses these recent advances and theories, and provides details of new techniques to use in an in-patient setting. He has also added an introductory chapter for readers who may be less familiar with issues relating to depression. Basic and clear, the textcontains explicit case studies, sample dialogues, checklists, and other helpful aids. The book is a highly effective working manual--a field guide for all mental health practitioners in any discipline who want to incorporate the successful methods of CBT into their work with depressed patients.

Download or read book An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy written by David Westbrook and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is the definitive beginner's guide to the basic theory, skills and applications of cognitive-behavioural therapy. In this eagerly-awaited Second Edition, the authors set out the core concepts and generic skills of CBT, including case formulation; the therapeutic relationship; and cognitive, behavioural and physiological therapeutic strategies. Practical illustrations of how these techniques can be applied to the most common mental health problems ensure that theory translates into real-life practice. New to this edition, the authors examine: - cultural diversity in greater depth - the current topicality of CBT, especially within the NHS - the latest Roth and Pilling CBT competencies - the impact of third wave and other developments in CBT in more detail. As well as exploring depression, panic and agoraphobia, OCD and other anxiety disorders, the book considers CBT for less common disorders such as anger and eating disorders. Discussion of different methods of delivery includes work with individuals, groups, couples and families. This edition also includes new case study material and learning exercises. This fully updated Introduction remains the key textbook for those coming to CBT for the first time, whether on training courses or as part of their everyday work. It is also useful for more experienced therapists wanting to refresh their core skills. A Companion Website featuring streamed extracts from video role-plays is available to book purchasers, illustrating some of the key strategies described in the book. Visit the companion website at http://www.uk.sagepub.com/westbrook/. This material has been selected from the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre's pioneering online training materials, and book buyers will be able to purchase discounted access to the full versions of these and other OCTC Online training modules.

Download or read book Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults written by David W. Springer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults "This outstanding book, written for clinicians, provides a fascinating examination of leading depression treatments supported by cutting-edge scientific evidence. The editors have assembled an impressive list of authors who expertly describe each intervention at a level of detail rarely seen in other books. Clinicians looking for guidance on how to implement evidence-based treatments for depression will find this book indispensable." —Aaron T. Beck, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania President Emeritus, Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research "This is a much-needed book that can increase accessibility of empirically based treatments to practicing clinicians. The chapters are informative, readable, and peppered with clinical examples that bring the treatments to life. This book is an essential bridge to enhance dissemination of some of our most potent treatments for depression to those on the front lines of treatment delivery." —Adele M. Hayes, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Delaware Evidence-based interventions for treating depression in adolescents and adults Part of the Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Series, Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults provides busy mental health practitioners with detailed, step-by-step guidance for implementing clinical interventions that are supported by the latest scientific evidence. This thorough, yet practical volume draws on a roster of experts and researchers in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this well-rounded guide. Each chapter serves as a practitioner-focused how-to reference and covers interventions that have the best empirical support for the treatment of depression, including: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Behavioral Activation Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy for Chronic Depression Easy to use and accessible in tone, Treatment of Depression in Adolescents and Adults is indispensable for practitioners who would like to implement evidence-based, culturally competent, effective interventions in their care of clients struggling with depression.

Download or read book An Examination of CT Skills as a Mediator of the Enduring Effect of Cognitive Therapy for Depression written by Benjamin J. Pfeifer and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Cognitive Therapy (CT) is an evidence-based treatment for depression with a substantial supporting literature. Numerous clinical trials support its efficacy in producing acute symptom reduction. Follow-up studies also suggest that CT produces an enduring effect of reduced risk for subsequent relapse or recurrence relative to discontinued antidepressant medication (ADM). However, the mechanism that produces this enduring effect remains unclear. Although some researchers have suggested that skills learned in CT to identify and reduce negative biases may be the mechanism of CT’s enduring effect, there has not yet been a test of whether post-treatment skills account for the reduced risk of relapse and recurrence observed in CT compared to ADM. In the current study, I test this hypothesis in a sample of 104 patients with moderate to severe depression who responded to one of three randomly assigned treatment conditions: CT, continued ADM, or ADM withdrawn to placebo (DeRubeis et al., 2005; Hollon et al., 2005). Results are mixed, with evidence supporting some elements of a mediation hypothesis but not all. Treatment condition predicted risk of relapse/recurrence in this trial, although there was a significant site by treatment interaction such that the magnitude of treatment effects differed between sites. There was also a significant treatment condition by site interaction predicting post-treatment CT skills, and one CT skill score significantly predicted reduced risk of relapse/recurrence. However, results also showed that post-treatment skills did not significantly mediate the effect of treatment condition on risk of relapse/recurrence. These findings do not support a straightforward mediation hypothesis for CT skills, with some indications that site differences in patient characteristics or treatment procedures may have played a role. I discuss the roles of both treatment condition and site in these analyses, explore the possibility of patient characteristics as a potential moderator, and note limitations and possible future directions for this research.

Download or read book Contemporary Psychological Approaches to Depression written by Rick E. Ingram and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1988, the Deparunent of Psychology at San Diego State University initiated the first in a planned conference series on Contemporary Issues in Clinical Psychology. It was decided that the focus of this first conference would be depression. Consequently, a number of distinguished scholars were invited to San Diego to discuss contemporary theoretical, empirical, and treatment issues in depressive disorders. This volume contains the results of this conference. Each chapter remains true to the original presentation, although each has been extensively reworked by the authors for inclusion in a book format, and in some cases co-authors have aided in revisions for the volume. Given the sheer quantity and impressive quality of contemporary research, it may not be possible to overstate the impact of psychological approaches on our understanding of depressive disorders. Accordingly, the aim of this conference was, within the limited amount of time available for such an endeavor, to chronicle the current status of the psychology of depression. In inviting participants to this forum, no attempt was made to reflect only certain theoretical views. Contemporary psychological theory and research in depression, however, are dominated by cognitive viewpoints, and the influence of cognitive perspectives is thus unmistakable throughout the present volume.

Download or read book Treating Depression written by Adrian Wells and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and conceptual guide to treating depression using both Beckian CBT and the latest, cutting-edge third wave CBT approaches, including mindfulness and metacognitive therapy. It provides an understanding of depression and its treatment and a clear practical guidance on how to use each treatment approach. Covers CBT, metacognitive therapy, and third-wave behavioural approaches within one volume Presents the theoretical background and evidence for each approach, and describes application in a clear case study approach which clearly outlines the contrasting features of the treatments Includes separate chapter commentaries on the theory and clinical material covered Internationally renowned contributors include Arthur Nezu, David A. Clark, Robert Zettle, Keith Dobson, Ruth Baer, Adrian Wells and Robert Leahy

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy written by Stephanie Felgoise and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-06-18 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the hallmarks of cognitive behavior therapy is its diversity today. Since its inception, over twenty five years ago, this once revolutionary approach to psychotherapy has grown to encompass treatments across the full range of psychological disorders. The Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy brings together all of the key aspects of this field distilling decades of clinical wisdom into one authoritative volume. With a preface by Aaron T. Beck, founder of the cognitive approach, the Encyclopedia features entries by noted experts including Arthur Freeman, Windy Dryden, Marsha Linehan, Edna Foa, and Thomas Ollendick to name but a few, and reviews the latest empirical data on first-line therapies and combination approaches, to give readers both insights into clients’ problems and the most effective treatments available. • Common disorders and conditions: anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, sleep disturbance, eating disorders, grief, anger • Essential components of treatment: the therapeutic relationship, case formulation, homework, relapse prevention • Treatment methods: dialectical behavior therapy, REBT, paradoxical interventions, social skills training, stress inoculation, play therapy, CBT/medicine combinations • Applications of CBT with specific populations: children, adolescents, couples, dually diagnosed clients, the elderly, veterans, refugees • Emerging problems: Internet addiction, chronic pain, narcolepsy pathological gambling, jet lag All entries feature reference lists and are cross-indexed. The Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy capably fills practitioners’ and educators’ needs for an idea book, teaching text, or quick access to practical, workable interventions.

Download or read book Change in Automatic and Strategic Cognition written by Abby Danielle Adler and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Cognitive change has been proposed as a mechanism of symptom change in Cognitive Therapy for depression (CT; Beck, Rush, Shaw, & Emery, 1979), but the exact nature of this cognitive change remains unclear. This change could take different forms, ranging from changes in deliberate cognitive skills requiring ongoing efforts to cope with negative thoughts to more fundamental change in one's beliefs (requiring little to no subsequent coping efforts). The current study sought to capture the range of strategic to automatic cognitive change achieved in CT through the use of four assessment methods: a thought-listing measure of compensatory skills (Ways of Responding Scale, WOR; Barber & DeRubeis, 1992), a self-report questionnaire of dysfunctional attitudes (Dysfunctional Attitude Scale, DAS; Weissman, 1979), an implicit measure of dysfunctional attitudes (Implicit Association Test, IAT; Greenwald, McGhee, & Schwartz, 1998), and mood induction procedures combined with self-report questionnaire or implicit measure. Individuals with current Major Depressive Disorder (n = 44) completed the WOR, DAS, and IAT before and after going through 16 weeks of CT. Measures of depressive symptoms were completed over the course of treatment to capture the trajectory of symptom change. Treatment responders (n = 29) also completed the DAS and IAT after undergoing a negative mood induction. A matched sample of never-depressed controls (n = 44) completed study measures to determine normative responses. Results showed (a) no change on the IAT over the course of treatment, (b) significant changes on the WOR and DAS over the course of treatment, with each of these measures also being associated with a faster rate of depressive symptom change, (c) significant differences between depressed patients prior to treatment and never-depressed controls on the WOR, DAS, and IAT, (d) no significant differences between depressed patients after treatment and never-depressed controls on the WOR, (e) differences at a trend-level between depressed patients after treatment and never-depressed controls on the IAT, (f) significant differences between depressed patients after treatment and never-depressed controls on the DAS, and (g) no differences in cognitive reactivity following a negative mood induction between treatment responders and never-depressed controls. These findings support the compensatory skills model of change in CT: the development of deliberate cognitive skills to cope with negative thoughts best accounts for depressive symptom change during acute CT.

Download or read book Coping with Chronic Illness written by Steven Safren and published by . This book was released on 2007-11-27 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coping with Chronic Illness provides a unique approach to treating depressed clients with chronic illness. It includes innovative Life-Steps Module and teaches clients how to take good care of themselves despite their depression.