1985, ISBN: 089862648X

The first edition of this widely adopted, classic bestseller, published in 1985, represented a distinct departure from other available handbooks. Eschewing a cursory review of therapeutic… More...

The first edition of this widely adopted, classic bestseller, published in 1985, represented a distinct departure from other available handbooks. Eschewing a cursory review of therapeutic procedures, it presented in unprecedented detail the actual protocols used to assess and treat frequently encountered psychological disorders. Now, this updated and expanded second edition, the first volume to be totally organized around proposed DSM-IV criteria, incorporates the numerous advances that have been made over the past eight years. Throughout, chapters are written by noted authorities who provide explicit descriptions of the empirically indicated treatment procedures for commonly encountered adult disorders. All of the fully detailed therapeutic technologies described share a proven clinical effectiveness and respond to the universal inquiry of practitioners asking "But how do I do it?"In addition to completely updated chapters on topics featured in the first edition, this volume covers such issues as:* Borderline personality disorder* Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders* Rape-induced post-traumatic stress disorder* Effective treatments for social phobia* A new protocol for generalized anxiety disorderThe book successfully combines the latest research findings with detailed, practical therapeutic guidelines documented in great detail by leading clinicians and research anxiety disorders,behavioral sciences,clinical,clinical psychology,compulsive behavior,education and reference,health fitness and dieting,internal medicine,medical,medical books Psychiatry, The Guilford Press<

ISBN: 9780898626483

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this classic text provides detailed, practical guidelines for treating the most commonly encountered adult disorders. The latest advances in e… More...

Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this classic text provides detailed, practical guidelines for treating the most commonly encountered adult disorders. The latest advances in evidence-based practice are reflected in chapters from an expert array of scientist/n-/practitioners. The third edition features new chapters on bipolar disorder, cocaine dependence, and interpersonal psychotherapy for depression, as well as broader coverage of alcohol use disorders and sexual dysfunction. Each chapter summarizes current knowledge about the clinical presentation, etiology, and diagnosis of the disorder at hand; reviews the models or theories that guide intervention; and describes typical treatment settings. Authors then delineate step-by-step protocols for assessment and treatment, illustrated with therapeutic transcripts and vignettes. Also provided are available data on clinical predictors of treatment outcomes. An essential text for students and trainees in psychology, psychiatry, and other mental health fields, this is also an invaluable resource for clinicians. Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders: A Step-By-Step Treatment Manual Barlow, David H., Guilford Publications<