Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety: A Practitioners Guide - Couverture rigide

Blackburn, Ivy M.; Davidson, Kate M.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0632026367 ISBN 13 : 9780632026364

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 1990

Synopsis

This is a guide for professionals engaged in the treatment of depressed and anxious patients. It consists of two parts. Part I includes a brief account of the phenomenology, epidemiology and diagnosis of these emotional disorders. The cognitive model is described and cognitive therapeutic techniques arising from this model are fully elucidated. Part II illustrated the use of cognitive thereapy techniques by detailed case studies followed through treatment. Specific problems which present themselves in therapy, such as suicidal behaviour, bulimic and obsessional symptoms are dealt with. The reader will also find guidelines for dealing with common problems encountered in therapy, for example, non-compliance with the model and with techniques and return to health.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

This book provides the practising professional in mental health with a detailed guide to using cognitive therapy in the treatment of patients suffering from depression and anxiety – two of the most prevalent disorders encountered in the community. Although the book is aimed at psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurse therapists and general practitioners, all professionals in mental health care can benefit from the techniques of cognitive therapy as these will help them utilise their time with patients more fruitfully and economically.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book provides the practicing mental health professional with a detailed guide to using cognitive therapy in the treatment of patients suffering from depression and anxiety, two of the most prevalent disorders. Although the book is aimed at psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurse therapists and general practitioners, all professionals in mental health care can benefit from the techniques of cognitive therapy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632026367
• ISBN 13: 9780632026364
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible