An Introduction to Modern CBT

Psychological Solutions to Mental Health Problems
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-470-97175-8
Verlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 419 g

An Introduction to Modern CBT provides an easily accessible introduction to modern theoretical cognitive behavioral therapy models. The text outlines the different techniques, their success in improving specific psychiatric disorders, and important new developments in the field.


• Provides an easy-to-read introduction into modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches with specific case examples and hands-on treatment techniques
• Discusses the theoretical models of CBT, outlines the different techniques that have been shown to be successful in improving specific psychiatric disorders, and describes important new developments in the field
• Offers useful guidance for therapists in training and is an invaluable reference tool for experienced clinicians

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hofmann, Stefan G.

Weitere Mitwirkende

Beck, Aaron T.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychotherapie / Klinische Psychologie Verhaltenstherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Author ix

Foreword xi

Acknowledgment xiii

Preface xv

Chapter 1 The Basic Idea 1

Chapter 2 Empowering the Mind 23

Chapter 3 Confronting Phobias 47

Chapter 4 Fighting Panic and Agoraphobia 61

Chapter 5 Conquering Social Anxiety Disorder 79

Chapter 6 Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 93

Chapter 7 Beating Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Worry 105

Chapter 8 Dealing with Depression 121

Chapter 9 Overcoming Alcohol Problems 135

Chapter 10 Resolving Sexual Problems 151

Chapter 11 Managing Pain 165

Chapter 12 Mastering Sleep 177

References 191

Index 205

Über Autor(innen)

Stefan G. Hofmann, Ph.D. is Professor of Psychology and the Director of the Psychotherapy and Emotion Research Laboratory at Boston University. He has been a Board Member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and is an advisor to the DSM-V Development Process. He is the author of more than 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and has published seven books. His primary research interests focus on treatment research for which he has received many research awards. In addition to lecturing clinicians world-wide in cognitive behavioral therapy, he is a licensed psychologist and has a private practice.