Oxford Guide To Behavioural Experiments In Cognitive Therapy

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Behavioural experiments are one of the central & most powerful methods of intervention in cognitive therapy Yet until now there has been no volume specifically dedicated to guiding physicians who wish to design & implement behavioural experiments across a wide range of clinical problems The Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy fills this gap It is written by clinicians for clinicians It is a practical easy to read handbook which is relevant for practising clinicians at every level from trainees to cognitive therapy supervisors Following a foreword by David Clark the first two chapters provide a theoretical & practical background for the understanding & development of behavioural experiments Thereafter the remaining chapters of the book focus on particular problem areas These include problems which have been the traditional focus of cognitive therapy (eg depression anxiety disorders) as well as those which have only more recently become a subject of study (bipolar disorder psychotic symptoms) & some which are still in their relative infancy (physical health problems brain injury) The book also

Includes:: several chapters on transdiagnostic problems such as avoidance of affect low self-esteem interpersonal issues & self-injurious behaviour A final chapter by Christine Padesky provides some signposts for future development Containing examples of over 200 behavioural experiments this book will be of enormous practical value for all those involved in cognitive behavioural therapy as well as stimulating exploration & creativity in both its readers & their patients