How to Beat Depression One Step at a Time: Using evidence-based low-intensity CBT - Softcover

Farrand, Paul; Chellingsworth, Marie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472108833 ISBN 13: 9781472108838

Publisher: Robinson, 2015

Synopsis

The IAPT programme, initiated in 2008, offers both high-intensity and low-intensity therapy. There are currently no self-help materials catering for low-intensity patients. This is the first in a new series of short self-help books for low intensity patients, covering topics such as OCD; generalised anxiety; and panic and agoraphobia. The government continues to invest in IAPT, with the focus shifting towards having more low-intensity workers.

Based upon an evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy approach, this book is written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style and encourages interactive reading through tables, illustrations and worksheets. Real life case studies illustrate the use of each intervention and demonstrate how a patient can work through an issue.

About this title

About the Authors

Paul Farrand is an Associate Professor and Director of Post-Graduate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWPs) clinical training programmes within Clinical Education, Development and Research (CEDAR) at the University of Exeter. He is involved in various Department of Health education, training and accreditation committees and chairs related committees within the British Psychological Society (BPS) and BABCP.

Marie Chellingsworth is Executive Director of CBT Programmes at the University of East Anglia. Prior to this, she was Director of training programmes for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) and undergraduate Applied Psychology students at the universities of Nottingham and Exeter. She has worked at national level within the Department of Health, BABCP and BPS committees and Chairs the national IAPT conferences and National Networking Forum for Low Intensity Workers/PWPs.

From the Back Cover

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), initiated in 2008, has made psychological therapy more accessible to those in need. This series of self-help titles is the first to be created specifically for low-intensity IAPT and all titles follow an evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach which is the treatment of choice for depression and anxiety disorders. All titles are written by authors with considerable experience in the field of CBT self-help research, training and clinical practice.
This book is the perfect resource for helping you to beat low mood and depression, either by yourself or in conjunction with the support of an IAPT service. The book is written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style and encourages interactive reading through tables, illustrations and worksheets. Real-life case studies illustrate the use of each intervention and demonstrate how you can work through your depression. The book draws on a therapeutic approach known as Behavioural Activation, which has been recommended as an effective method of treating depression.
Marie Chellingsworth and Dr Paul Farrand are Senior Lecturers at the University of Exeter with responsibility for the clinical training of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners. Both have worked extensively with low-intensity CBT self-help approaches and are actively involved with the IAPT initiative.

Edition details

• Publisher: Robinson
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472108833
• ISBN 13: 9781472108838
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256