Cognitive behavioural therapy explained.9781857756036 Cognitive behavioural therapy explained. Whitfield, Graeme and Alan Davidson. Radcliffe Publishing 2007 184 pages $39.95 Paperback RC489 Practitioners Whitfield and Davidson give graduate and undergraduate students as well as practitioners a wealth of options and resources as they explain what cognitive behavioral therapy cognitive behavioral therapy n. A highly structured psychotherapeutic method used to alter distorted attitudes and problem behavior by identifying and replacing negative inaccurate thoughts and changing the rewards for behaviors. is, when it has been shown to be effective, and when its application is controversial or contraindicated. After chapters on the theoretical development of this form of therapy and its general cognitive and behavioral techniques, they apply the concepts to specific conditions such as depression, bipolar disorders, phobias Phobias Definition A phobia is an intense but unrealistic fear that can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life, brought on by an object, event or situation. and panic, anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders A group of distinct psychiatric disorders characterized by marked emotional distress and social impairment, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. , obsessive-compulsive disorders, eating disorders eating disorders, in psychology, disorders in eating patterns that comprise four categories: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, rumination disorder, and pica. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by self-starvation to avoid obesity. , post-traumatic stress, hallucinations Hallucinations Definition Hallucinations are false or distorted sensory experiences that appear to be real perceptions. These sensory impressions are generated by the mind rather than by any external stimuli, and may be seen, heard, felt, and even and delusions and borderline personality disorders. Published by Radcliffe Publishing, UK; US distribution is by BookMasters. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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