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“The layout of each chapter, as well as the included sample treatment plans and patient forms, greatly facilitates the implementation of treatment within a busy practice.”

—Clinical Psychology Review


“Provides exactly what it suggestsa reference for clinicians about methods and practical interventions for a number of psychological disorders...This manual provides an excellent reference guide for any graduate student or therapist considering using CBT in a short-term treatment plan.”

—Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy


“I highly recommend this book. For the novice, the authors provide a concise overview of the major risk factors and empirical approaches for each of the anxiety and mood disorders. For clinicians at every level of experience, the book is chock full of techniques, charts, and tools for implementing cognitive and behavioral strategies, with plenty of case examples to illustrate the techniques. The authors provide fantastic guidance on how to address common barriers in implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy.”

—Sheri L. Johnson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of California, Berkeley


“Evidence-based interventions—especially cognitive and behavioral therapies—will occupy a central role in the future of mental health care. Written by highly experienced clinicians and scholars, this volume (together with the included CD-ROM) has filled a crucial need since its original publication. The second edition provides up-to-date, hands-on recommendations and concrete guidelines for treating the most common anxiety and mood disorders using well-supported cognitive and behavioral strategies. This is a 'must-read' book for mental health practitioners of the 21st century and an essential teaching tool for future therapists in all disciplines.”

—Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, Department of Psychology, Boston University


“This updated second edition incorporates the latest theory and research. The authors present a wide array of tried and tested techniques and show when and how to use them. The book includes detailed guidance on assessment and report writing and abundant material for direct use with clients. It should be part of every clinician's CBT toolkit.”

—Adrian Wells, PhD, Division of Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester, United Kingdom


“This is a well-written, concise, yet scholarly and informative volume that will be of great value to psychotherapy trainees and practitioners. The most important current information on cognitive-behavioral techniques for depression and anxiety is clearly summarized. Available clinical tools are presented in a very practical and user-friendly manner.”

—James E. Mitchell, MD, The Lee A. Christoferson Chair in Neuroscience Research and Chester Fritz Distinguished University Professor, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences


“What an excellent resource! Comprehensive, concise, and easy to understand, the book offers a wonderful integration of theory, research, and clinical examples. A plethora of strategies and techniques are illustrated with session-by-session case studies. Essential reading for clinicians, this book should be a required text for any CBT course at the master's or doctoral level.”

—David Dia, PhD, LCSW, College of Social Work, University of Tennessee

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Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Treatment in a Changing Health Care Environment

2. Depression

3. Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder

5. Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

6. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

7. Specific Phobia

8. Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

9. Behavioral Techniques

10. Cognitive Concepts and Techniques

Appendix A. Summary of Behavioral Techniques

Appendix B. Summary of Cognitive Techniques

Appendix C. Overview of Contents of the Companion CD-ROM

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About the Authors

Robert L. Leahy, PhD, is Director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in New York City and Clinical Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Leahy is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy and is past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, and the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT). He is a recipient of the Outstanding Clinician Award from ABCT and the Aaron T. Beck Award from A-CBT. Dr. Leahy is author or editor of 29 books for mental health professionals and the general public, including If Onlyand The Worry Cure. His books have been translated into 21 languages.

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Stephen J. F. Holland, PsyD, is Director of the Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy in Washington, DC. He has served on the faculty of the doctoral psychology programs at Columbia University and the American School of Applied and Professional Psychology. Dr. Holland is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and the author of articles and book chapters on cognitive-behavioral and integrative psychotherapy. He was named one of the top therapists in the Washington, DC, area by Washingtonian magazine.

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Lata K. McGinn, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of the Doctoral Clinical Program, and Director of the university-based CBT Program for Anxiety and Depression at Yeshiva University, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is also cofounder of Cognitive Behavioral Consultants, an evidence-based clinical and training center in New York City and White Plains, New York. She is the author or coauthor of numerous publications on anxiety and depressive disorders and cognitivebehavioral therapy, including a book on treatment of obsessive–compulsive disorder. Past president of the International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy, Dr. McGinn is a board member, Founding Fellow, and Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and is an ACBT certified Trainer. She has earned the title of Beck Scholar from the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in recognition of her contributions to the field of cognitive therapy. Dr. McGinn is an associate editor of Cognitive Therapy and Research and serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy and on the advisory board of the Journal of Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and Research.

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Audience

Clinicians and graduate students in all of the mental health disciplines, including clinical psychology, social work, psychiatry, and counseling.

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Course Use

Serves as a text in graduate-level CBT and psychotherapy courses.

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Previous editions published by Guilford:

First Edition, © 2000
ISBN: 9781572305144

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New to this edition:

• The latest research on each disorder and its treatment.
• Innovative techniques that draw on cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, and acceptance-based approaches.
• Two chapters offering expanded descriptions of basic behavioral and cognitive techniques.
• More than half of the 74 reproducibles are entirely new.