Group cognitive-behavioral therapy of anxiety [[electronic resource] ] : a transdiagnostic treatment manual / / Peter J. Norton

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910452072703321
• Autore: Norton Peter J. <1972->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, N.Y., : Guilford Press, c2012
• ISBN: 1-4625-0576-7; 1-280-48411-X; 9786613579096; 1-4625-0486-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (233 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.89/152
• Soggetti: Anxiety disorders - Treatment; Cognitive therapy; Group psychotherapy; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Machine generated contents note: Introduction1. Anxiety Disorders and the Transdiagnostic Perspective2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy within a Transdiagnostic Framework3. Getting Ready for Treatment: Assessing the Client4. Session 1: Introduction and Education5. Session 2: More on Anxiety and the Importance of Thoughts6. Session 3: Challenging Anxious Thoughts7. Prior to Session 4: Planning to Confront the Fears8. Sessions 4 through 9: Exposure9. Session 10: Getting Back to Thoughts10. Session 11: Softening Negative Affective Styles11. Session 12: Relapse Prevention and Moving Forward12. After Treatment: Assessing Improvement and Moving Forward.
• Sommario/riassunto: "Cognitive-behavioral therapy is highly effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders, regardless of the specific type of fear that is causing difficulties. This practical, hands-on clinical resource presents a proven group treatment protocol for patients with any anxiety diagnosis. Step-by-step guidelines are provided for setting up transdiagnostic groups, using comprehensive assessment to plan and monitor treatment, and implementing carefully sequenced cognitive and behavioral techniques. ; Clinical examples illustrate the nuts and bolts of intervention across different anxiety disorder presentations. Special features include 19 reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Subject Areas/Keywords: anxiety disorders, CBT, cognitive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, groups, interventions, psychotherapy, transdiagnostic, treatment manuals Audience: Mental health professionals who work with groups, including clinical psychologists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatrists"--