Julie Erickson, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and
adjunct faculty member in the department of applied psychology and
human development at the University of Toronto. Erickson's research
interests focus on understanding the epidemiology of mental
disorders in late life, reducing barriers to treatment seeking, and
optimizing evidence-based psychological treatment for older adults.
She offers workshops, seminars, and clinical supervision on
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with older adults. She
maintains an active clinical practice focusing on the treatment of
middle-aged and older adults. Erickson's research has been
published in journals such as Aging & Mental Health, Depression &
Anxiety, Clinical Psychology Review, and Cognitive and Behavioural
Practice.
Neil A. Rector, PhD, is research scientist at the Sunnybrook
Research Institute (SRI), director of the Mood and Anxiety Research
and Treatment Program, director of research in the department of
psychiatry at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and an
affiliate clinical scientist in the Mood and Anxiety Program at the
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). Rector was a former
staff psychologist and director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at
CAMH. Rector's research interests focus on the study of cognitive
and behavioural mechanisms of vulnerability in the development and
persistence of anxiety and mood disorders and their treatment with
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In addition to having an
active CBT practice, Rector trains and supervises psychology and
psychiatry students, runs workshops nationally and internationally,
and is codirector of the University of Toronto's Continuing Medical
Education Intermediate and Advanced CBT courses. He has published
more than one hundred scientific publications and book chapters,
and is author of seven books.
"The Aging Well Workbook for Anxiety and Depression is a lovely
resource for older adults who experience anxiety and/or depression,
and their providers and families. Educational background material
and skills to manage anxiety and depression are clearly described
and solidly rooted in scholarly evidence. Case examples and
practice exercises integrated throughout the workbook add to its
clarity and relevance. An excellent addition to the self-help
literature."
--Melinda A. Stanley, PhD, distinguished emeritus professor of
psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, board member of the TLC
Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and coauthor of
Abnormal Psychology--Melinda A. Stanley, PhD
"Aging not only brings physical ailments, but can also come with
anxiety and depression. Fortunately, there are relatively easy and
effective methods to target these problems. Julie Erickson and Neil
Rector's TheAging Well Workbook for Anxiety and Depression describe
these methods and guide you through them. I highly recommend this
book."
--Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Alexander von Humboldt professor at
Philipps University of Marburg in Germany--Stefan G. Hofmann,
PhD
"If you're an older adult and find you're worried or down much of
the time (or you care about an older person who's anxious or down),
then you need this wonderful workbook. Depression and anxiety
aren't the norm, even when older adults have health problems or
other life difficulties. This easy-to-read manual will teach you
invaluable skills for improving your mood, getting back into the
swing of life, and achieving your goals."
--Judith Beck, PhD, president of The Beck Institute for Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, and author of books for consumers on using CBT
for weight loss and maintenance--Judith Beck, PhD
"This new book by Erickson and Rector is an outstanding resource
for anyone who wants to learn about using CBT for the management of
anxiety and depression in later life. It is easy to read, and the
authors have provided excellent case examples, tables, and figures
to illustrate concepts that are important to understand in the
management of anxiety and depression in later life using CBT."
--Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS, DFAPA, DFAAGP, professor, chairman, and
Bhatia Family Endowed Chair in the department of psychiatry at
Creighton University School of Medicine--Rajesh Tampi, MD, MS,
DFAPA, DFAAGP
"With their unique insights into the research and life experiences
of older adults, Erickson and Rector provide clear, practical,
step-by-step instruction on how to use the most effective tools of
CBT to overcome anxiety and depression. Their numerous case
examples illustrate how to tailor specific CBT strategies to the
problems and challenges of aging. The workbook offers a positive,
hopeful outlook, becoming an essential resource for any seniors not
experiencing the golden years of life."
--David A. Clark, PhD, professor emeritus at the University of New
Brunswick; and author of The Anxious Thoughts Workbook, The
Negative Thoughts Workbook, and The Anxious Thoughts Workbook for
Teens--David A. Clark, PhD
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