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Description / general overview :
Cognitive therapies are based on the idea that behavior and emotions result largely from an individual's appraisal of a situation, and are therefore influenced by that individual's beliefs, assumptions and images. This book is a comprehensive guide to cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders.
Contents :
Cognitive Theory and Models of Anxiety: An Introduction
Assessment: An Overview
Cognitive Therapy: Basic Characteristics
Cognitive Therapy: Basic Techniques
Panic Disorder
Hypochondriasis: Health Anxiety
Social Phobia
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Future Developments in Cognitive Therapy
Rating Scales
Appendix
References
Index.
Additional Info :
Drawing on his experience, the author presents an account of the practical application of cognitive therapy for anxiety disorders. Each anxiety disorders is covered in detail, with accounts of the use of cognitive models, constructing formulations and strategies of cognitive-behavioural change.
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