Laidlaw / Thompson / Gallagher-Thompson Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Older People

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-470-86232-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 232 Seiten, E-Book

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is now well established as aneffective treatment for a range of mental health problems, but forclinicians working with older clients, there are particular issuesthat need to be addressed.
Topics covered include the need to build a therapeuticrelationship, dealing with stereotypical thinking about ageing,setting realistic expectations in the face of deteriorating medicalconditions, maintaining hope when faced with difficult life eventssuch as the loss of a spouse, disability, etc., and dealing withthe therapist's own fears about ageing.
Illustrated throughout with case studies, practical solutions andwith a troubleshooting section, this is essential reading for allclinical psychologists, psychiatrists and related healthprofessionals who work with older people.
* Authors are world authorities on depression and psychotherapywith older people
* First book to be published on CBT with older people
* Case studies and examples used throughout to illustrate themethod and the problems of older people

Autoren/Hrsg.

Laidlaw, Ken

Thompson, Larry W.

Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores

Dick-Siskin, Leah

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Authors.
Preface.
Foreword by Aaron T. Beck.
Section One: Working Effectively with Older People: Knowledgeand Skills.
Chapter 1: Basic Gerontology for Cognitive Therapists.
Chapter 2: Psychotherapy with Older People.
Chapter 3: Cognitive-Behavioural Model for Older People.
Section Two: Cognitive Therapy for Late-Life Depression.
Chapter 4: CBT for Late-Life Depressive Disorders.
Chapter 5: Behavioural Techniques.
Chapter 6: Dealing with Negative Thoughts.
Chapter 7: Changing Core Beliefs and Assumptions.
Section Three: Cognitive Therapy with Special Issues.
Chapter 8: Anxiety, Worry, Panic Disorder and Older People.
Chapter 9: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders.
Chapter 10: Physical Illness, Disability and Depression.
Chapter 11: Post-Stroke Depression.
Chapter 12: Depression in Dementia and Family Caregiving.
Section Four: Final Thoughts.
Chapter 13: What to Do When your Patient Says....
Chapter 14: Future Directions and Innovations in Practice.
Appendix 1: Blank Forms.
Appendix 2: Useful Reference Material.
Appendix 3: Useful Websites.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.