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Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Clinical Social Work Practice
Contributor(s): Ronen, Tammie (Editor), Freeman, Arthur (Editor)
ISBN: 0826102158     ISBN-13: 9780826102157
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $103.95  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2006
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Annotation: The only book, specifically geared to assist and train social workers in the use of cognitive behavior therapies to treat psychological disorders, this new innovative reference provides a unique and critical educational tool geared to meet the growing demands of this field. Edited and contributed by leading social work clinicians and academics, this new book synthesizes the foundations of social work, cognitive behavior therapy, and evidence-based developmental characteristics and provides the methods of theory and techniques for the most common disorders of adults, children, families and couples including: Anxiety Disorders Depression Personality Disorder Sexual and Physical Abuse Substance Misuse Grief and bereavement Eating Disorders Written by social workers for social workers, this new focus on the foundations and applications of cognitive behavior therapy will help individuals, families and groups lead happier, fulfilled, and more productive lives.
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Social Work
Dewey: 616.891
LCCN: 2006044365
Physical Information: 1.39" H x 6.34" W x 9.06" (2.13 lbs) 648 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Edited by a leading social work authority and a master CBT clinician, this first-of-its-kind handbook provides the foundations and training that social workers need to master cognitive behavior therapy.

From traditional techniques to new techniques such as mindfulness meditation and the use of DBT, the contributors ensure a thorough and up-to-date presentation of CBT. Covered are the most common disorders encountered when working with adults, children, families, and couples including:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • Personality disorder
  • Sexual and physical abuse
  • Substance misuse
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Eating disorders

Written by social workers for social workers, this new focus on the foundations and applications of cognitive behavior therapy will help individuals, families, and groups lead happier, fulfilled, and more productive lives.