This one-of-a-kind resource provides the busy practitioner with empirically supported treatments for seven frequently encountered disorders: major depression, generalized anxiety , panic and agoraphobia, PTSD, social phobia, specific phobia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Serving as ready- to-use treatment packages, chapters describe basic cognitive -behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques and how to tailor them to each disorder. Also featured are diagnositc decision trees; therapist forms for assessment and record keeping; client handouts and homework sheets; and session-by-session case examples. Contains CD ROM

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Treatment in a Managed Care Context. 2. Depression. 3. Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia. 4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 5. Social Phobia. 6. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. 7. Specific Phobia. 8. Obsessive - Compulisve Disorder. Appendices. A. Review of Selected Behavioural Techniques. B. Review of Selected Cognitive Concepts and Techniques. C. Overview of Contents of Companion CD-ROM.

About the Author

Robert L. Leahy, PhD, is President of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, Founder and Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, and Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, USA Stephen J. Holland, PsyD, maintains a full-time private practice in Washington, DC, USA

Reviews

"This book is a landmark contribution to the growing literature on cognitive therapy for mental disorders. It is reader-friendly and deals with complex issues in a clear, understandable fashion. It is just the answer for clinicians working in managed care settings as well as in private practice." - Aaron T. Beck, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, USA