Cognitive schemas and core beliefs in psychological problems: A scientist-practitioner guide Front Matter

Cognitive approaches to psychopathology have evolved from a primary focus on superficial cognition and automatic thoughts to an increased interest in more deeply rooted aspects of cognition, namely, cognitive schemas and core beliefs. Rather than simply focusing on the remediation of acute clinical states, the latest cognitive models are examining premorbid and post-episodic functioning. Findings suggest that cognitive schemas play a principal role in the development and maintenance of psychological disorders, as well as in the recurrence and relapse of future episodes. This book provides up-to-date information on the evaluation and utility of the schema concept and core beliefs as they apply to the research and treatment of a variety of clinical problems, including both major and chronic depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and dissatisfaction in intimate relationships. The Distinguished Contributors To This Book Thoroughly Evaluate Cognitive Schemas And Core Beliefs As They Apply To The Research And Treatment Of A Variety Of Clinical Problems, Including Both Major And Chronic Depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders, And Dissatisfaction In Intimate Relationships, Authors Discuss Basic Research On Core Belief And Schema-focused Approaches For Clinical Intervention, With An Emphasis On Case Formulation Sheets, Therapy Worksheets, And Case Studies.--jacket. Introduction: A Return To A Focus On Cognitive Schemas / Lawrence P. Riso And Carolina Mcbride -- Major Depressive Disorder And Cognitive Schemas / Carolina Mcbride, Peter Farvolden, And Stephen R. Swallow -- Early Maladaptive Schemas In Chronic Depression / Lawrence P. Riso, Rachel E. Maddux, And Noelle Turini Santorelli -- Schema Constructs And Cognitive Models Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Matt J. Gray, Shira Maguen, And Brett T. Litz -- Specialized Cognitive Behavior Therapy For Resistant Obsessive-compulsive Disorder: Elaboration Of A Schema-based Model / Debbie Sookman And Gilbert Pinard -- Cognitive-behavioral And Schema-based Models For The Treatment Of Substance Use Disorders / Samuel A. Ball -- Schema-focused Cognitive-behavioral Therapy For Eating Disorders / Glenn Waller, Helen Kennerley, And Vartouhi Ohanian -- Case Formulation And Cognitive Schemas In Cognitive Therapy For Psychosis / Anthony P. Morrison -- Maladaptive Schemas And Core Beliefs In Treatment And Research With Couples / Mark A. Whisman And Lisa A. Uebelacker -- Afterword / Lawrence P. Riso. Edited By Lawrence P. Riso ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "The contributors to this book thoroughly evaluate cognitive schemas and core beliefs as they apply to the research and treatment of a variety of clinical problems, including both major and chronic depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and dissatisfaction in intimate relationships. Authors discuss basic research on core belief and schema-focused approaches for clinical intervention, with an emphasis on case formulation sheets, therapy worksheets, and case studies. The focus on cognitive schemas reflects several trends in cognitive-behavioral therapy, including an increased emphasis on personality and personality disorders, a greater focus on both chronic forms and antecedents of psychopathology as well as the recent move to integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy with self psychology and psychodynamic theory. This book will be a provocative resource for the larger scientist-practitioner mental health community"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2007 APA, all rights reserved). Provides information on the evaluation and utility of the schema concept and core beliefs as they apply to the research and treatment of various clinical problems. Cognitive schemas and core beliefs in psychological problems: A scientist-practitioner guide index 1 1 10 2 17 3 46 4 64 5 98 6 115 7 143 8 180 9 201 index2 223