Behavioral Interventions in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), 2nd ed: Practical Guidance for Putting Theory Into Action

This book offers a step-by-step guide to behavioral interventions in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). The authors discuss case formulation and treatment planning, core behavioral intervention strategies, and innovative approaches such as acceptance, mindfulness, and a behavioral approach to cognition. They examine key behavioral techniques including self-monitoring, behavioral activations, exposure therapy, and skills training, that are essential features of CBT practice. This practical behavioral framework is accessible to clinicians and students with varying degrees of behavioral training. Alongside a comprehensive update of the research literature, this edition features new chapters on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and navigating difficult therapeutic challenges. "Although cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is the most widely practiced evidence-based clinical approach in mental health today, CBT is a broad term that encompasses a wide array of approaches and techniques that can be difficult for even experienced clinicians to navigate. In this fully updated edition, the authors provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to behavioral interventions in CBT. They discuss case formulation and treatment planning, core behavioral intervention strategies, and innovative approaches such as acceptance, mindfulness, and a behavioral approach to cognition. They look at key behavioral techniques, such as self-monitoring, behavioral activations, exposure therapy, and skills training, that are essential features of CBT practice. The behavioral framework they describe is practical and accessible to clinicians and students with varying degrees of behavioral training. Alongside a comprehensive update of the research literature, this edition features new chapters on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and navigating particularly difficult therapeutic challenges"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved) "Although cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is the most widely practiced evidence-based clinical approach in mental health today, CBT is a broad term that encompasses a wide array of approaches and techniques that can be difficult for even experienced clinicians to navigate. In this fully updated edition, the authors provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to behavioral interventions in CBT. They discuss case formulation and treatment planning, core behavioral intervention strategies, and innovative approaches such as acceptance, mindfulness, and a behavioral approach to cognition. They look at key behavioral techniques, such as self-monitoring, behavioral activations, exposure therapy, and skills training, that are essential features of CBT practice. The behavioral framework they describe is practical and accessible to clinicians and students with varying degrees of behavioral training. Alongside a comprehensive update of the research literature, this edition features new chapters on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and navigating particularly difficult therapeutic challenges"--Provided by publisher Contents 6 Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 2 Principles, Goals, and Structure of Initial Assessment Sessions 28 Chapter 3 Behavioral Case Formulation and Treatment Planning 60 Chapter 4 Changing Behavior by Changing the Environment 108 Chapter 5 Targeting the Functional Aspects of Maladaptive Thinking 140 Chapter 6 Changing Behavior by Building Skills 178 Chapter 7 Enhancing Interpersonal Effectiveness 206 Chapter 8 Behavioral Activation 252 Chapter 9 Exposure-Based Interventions 276 Chapter 10 Enhancing Emotion Regulation 308 Chapter 11 Navigating Therapeutic Challenges 332 Chapter 12 Bringing Therapy to a Close and Aftercare 362 References 384 Index 424 About the Authors 436 This book offers a detailed, step-by-step guide to behavioral interventions in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). This fully updated edition features new chapters on enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and navigating difficult therapeutic challenges.