Cognitive-behavioral Case Formulation and Treatment Design: A Problem-Solving Approach - Hardcover

Lombardo, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 082612285X ISBN 13: 9780826122858

Publisher: Springer Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

This user-friendly guide will help the clinician develop Cognitive-Behavioral treatment plans for 11 common psychological disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, borderline personality disorder, anger problems). Based on a problem-solving model and empirical literature, the authors focus on two major clinical tasks involved in this process: case formulation and treatment design. They delineate short-term goals, long-term goals, treatment targets, and potential interventions. Appendices include ""quick guides to CBT treatment planning"" for the 11 disorders and selected major CBT clinical intervention strategies noted throughout the book.

About this title

About the Authors

Arthur M. Nezu, PhD, ABPP, is Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Public Health, Drexel University; and Special Professor of Forensic Mental Health & Psychiatry, The University of Nottingham, UK. He is the Editor of Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology; Past President/Head, Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, and Behavioral Psychology Specialty Council. He is the author of over 90 journal articles, 75 book chapters, and over 20 books.

Christine Maguth Nezu, PhD, ABPP, is professor of psychology and associate professor of medicine at Drexel University.

Elizabeth R. Lombardo, PhD, was a practicing physical therapist for the Baltimore Veteran's Affairs Medical Center and adjunct faculty member in physical therapy at the University of Maryland before pursing her career in psychology. Dr. Lombardo is currently in private practice.

From the Back Cover

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This user-friendly guide will help the clinician develop Cognitive-Behavioral treatment plans for 11 common psychological disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, borderline personality disorder, anger problems). Based on a problem-solving model and empirical literature, the authors focus on two major clinical tasks involved in this process: case formulation and treatment design. They delineate short-term goals, long-term goals, treatment targets, and potential interventions.

Appendices include ""quick guides to CBT treatment planning"" for the 11 disorders and selected major CBT clinical intervention strategies noted throughout the book. "

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082612285X
• ISBN 13: 9780826122858
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304