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A Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression -Treatment Manual 2001 — Based on basic behavioral theory and recent evidence that the behavioral component may be the active mechanism of change in cognitive-behavioral treatments of clinical depression, the authors designed a treatment to systematically increase exposure to positive activities, and thereby improve affect and corresponding cognitions.
A brief cognitive-behavioural group therapy programme for the treatment of depression in adolescent outpatients: a pilot study 2014 — The goal of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility and clinical outcomes of a brief (6-session) group therapy programme in adolescent outpatients with depression. The programme had previously been assessed in in-patients, with positive results.
Academic buoyancy and mattering as resilience factors in Chinese adolescents: An analysis of shame, social anxiety, and psychological distress 2014 — Our findings highlight the protective roles of developing a capacity to resiliently overcome academic setbacks and having an established sense of mattering to other people when coping with feelings of shame, social anxiety, and distress.
Alternatives for Families: A CognitiveBehavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) 2013 — During the past four decades, research has documented the effectivenss of several behavioral and cognitive behavioral methods, many of which have been incorporated in alternatives for families: a cognitive-behavioral therapy (AF-CBT).
A Manual of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for People with Learning Disabilities and Common Mental Disorders Therapist Version 2012 — This manual ... describes the process of treating depression and/or anxiety disorders in people with mild to moderate learning disabilities using CBT.
A Restoration Of Life's Challenges: Building a Foundation of Resilience 2004 — five components that are necessary to build a balanced & healthy human spirit.
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER 2008 — The purpose of this study was to conduct systematic review on the efficacy of CBT in comparison with studies that used other psychotherapy techniques.
Avoiding Pessimism May Be More Important Than Being Optimistic 1998 — For years, people have been told about the power of positive thinking to improve health and well-being. But new research suggests it may be even more important to avoid negative thinking.
Behavior Therapy for Pain Management
Brief Strategic Interventions for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders: acquiring the maximum with the minimum in the first session 2005 — This paper is based on the latest results obtained from the empirical-clinical research carried out by the Centro di Terapia Strategica (CTS) of Arezzo Italy on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders.
Cognitive Approaches to Schizophrenia: A Paradigm Shift? AARON T. BECK — promising findings of recent studies of cognitive therapy for this serious disorder
Cognitive-Behavioral Grief Therapy: The ABC Model of Rational-Emotion Behavior Therapy 2010 — The article briefly reviews the changes that occurred in the field of grief and bereavement, viewing it as a process of searching for a "rational" meaning to life without the deceased in line with the concept of continuing bonds and thus replacing that of Fred’s concept of decathexis. Cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT) evidenced-based studies for PTSD and complicated grief and the Cognitive-behavioral therapy − Rational-emotion behavior therapy (CBT-REBT)model for grief are reviewed.
Cognitive-Behavioral Group Treatment for Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia 2007 — The purpose of this open study is to investigate the benefits of a combination of the major cognitive and behavioral techniques used in the several specific versions of CBT thus far developed, in a psychotherapeutic group approach for panic and agoraphobia.
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory 2012 (Chapter 2 from Trauma: Contemporary Directions in Theory, Practice, and Research — Book available at http://knowledge.sagepub.com/view/trauma-contemporary/SAGE.xml -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches are rooted in the fundamental principle that an individual’s cognitions play a significant and primary role in the development and maintenance of emotional and behavioral responses to life situations.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 2003 — Selected by experts as the treatment of choice for youngsters, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has emerged as a safe, viable, and effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) among children and adolescents.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder: a review 2011 — The current literature reveals robust evidence that CBT is a safe and effective intervention for both acute and chronic PTSD following a range of traumatic experiences in adults,children, and adolescents.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 2012
COGNITIVE - BEHAVIOURAL APPROACHES: An introduction to theory and research 2000 — background reading to the cognitive behavioural programmes which are being implemented
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2007 (British Columbia, Canada) — This document provides a brief overview of CBT and summarizes evidence supporting the effectiveness of CBT for a variety of psychological problems.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Verbal Impairment: A Case Study 2013 — Article provided by the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities http://www.oadd.org/
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Adaptedfor Suicidal Adolescents 2002 — for more information on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) by Linehan see http://behavioraltech.org/
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in a Nutshell - DBT Self Help 2001 — by Dirneff and Linehan
Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Arthur Freeman, Editor-in-Chief 2004 — By definition, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is an active, directive, collaborative, structured, dynamic, problem-oriented, solution-focused, and psychoeducational model of treatment.
Exposure-Based Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adults 2009 — We review the main components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the various treatment protocols that were found to be effective in treating this disorder in adult and pediatric populations. We highlight Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, which received strong empirical support
Fire-Setting and Arson Education & Prevention by Washington State. Division of Developmental Disabilities. Community Protection Program. Intensive Supported Living Services. — Staff Training Manual
How to Implement Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 2004 — Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a components-based psychosocial treatment model that incorporates elements of cognitive-behavioral, attachment, humanistic, empowerment, and family therapy models.
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Treatment Outcome in the Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS) 2010 — TADS compared the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), fluoxetine (FLX), their combination (COMB), and placebo (PBO).
Managing shame: An interpersonal perspective 2013 — limited research attention has been paid to the management and repair of shame, and in particular to the role that social factors may play in this.
Mental health, resilience and inequalities 2009 — Mental health is a fundamental element of the resilience, health assets, capabilities and positive adaptation that enable people both to cope with adversity and to reach their full potential and humanity. Mental health is also the key to understanding the impact of inequalities on health and other outcomes.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder treatment: cognitive-behavioral approach versus brief strategic advanced model 2013 — This thesis is aimed to present two different treatments of OCD – cognitive-behavioral therapy and brief strategic therapy.
Potential Benefits of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents Receiving Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder Traits: Implications for Psychiatric Nurses 2014 — This paper discusses BPD and BPD traits in adolescents, examines challenges faced by inpatient nurses, summarizes evidence supporting Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for adolescents with BPD traits, and proposes specific inpatient setting programming to address the needs of this population.
Prolonged grief in children and adolescents Assessment, correlates, and treatment 2014 — Downloadable pdf of dissertation. an evaluation of a cognitive-behavioural intervention for problematic grief in children
the Behavior Therapist VOLUME 30, NO. 1 • JANUARY 2007 — includes: Donna B. Pincus, Jill T. Ehrenreich, and Liza M. Suárez A Review of Current Research at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University 7 •Sandra L. Mendlowitz and Suneeta Monga Unlocking Speech Where There Is None: Practical Approaches to Treatment of Selective Mutism 11 • Mike Cunningham, Ronald Rapee, and Heidi Lyneham Overview of the Cool Teens CD-ROM for Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents 15 • Kristen Grabill, Eric A. Storch, and Gary R. Geffken Intensive Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric OCD 19 • Muniya Khanna, Sasha G. Aschenbrand, and Philip C. Kendall New Frontiers: Computer Technology in the Treatment of Anxious Youth 19
the Behavior Therapist VOLUME 37, NO. 1 • JANUARY 2014 — Note link address for obtaining other issues. http://www.abct.org/docs/PastIssue/37n1.pdf where 37 is the issue and 1 is the number. Contents of this one include: Dean McKay Social Networks: Much Older Than You May Think • 1 Clinical Forum Jessica F. Magidson, Kevin C. Young, and C. W. Lejuez A How-to Guide for Conducting a Functional Analysis: Behavioral Principles and Clinical Application • 4 Anna R. Edwards, Susan Evans, Amelia Aldao, Dean Haglin, and Stephen J. Ferrando Implementing a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program in the Community: Lessons Learned and Suggestions for the Future • 13
The effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions for people with learning disabilities: a critical overview 2005 — This paper provides an overview of the evidence for the effectiveness of psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and cognitive therapies in this client group. The available data support the position that all three approaches can be effective in people with mild learning disabilities and in a proportion of people with more severe conditions. However, the literature reporting outcomes of psychotherapeutic interventions in people with learning disabilities is extremely limited
The secret of the 12 steps 2003 — Over the years, researchers have confirmed an association between this kind of spirituality and positive outcomes in alcoholism and substance abuse treatment.
Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS) Cognitive Behavior Therapy Manual 2005 — In developing these manuals, we have relied upon existing treatment manuals that have been used successfully in the treatment of adolescent depression.
Using CBT to Overcome Panic Attacks 2010 — various resources or those with Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
You Light my Fire: Understanding Pathological Firesetting 2008 — firesetting is challenging because motivations are not always easy to tease out and may be complex. Firesetting associated with developmental disorders is receiving increasing attention