| Psychotherapy with Cardiac Patients: Behavioral Cardiology in Practice Contributor(s): Dornelas, Ellen A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1433803569 ISBN-13: 9781433803567 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2008 Annotation: Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States, and those who experience cardiac events suffer a wide range of psychological sequelae. Yet, few books show psychotherapy practitioners how they can modify their techniques to accommodate the unique needs of this population. In this book, the author, an experienced hospital-based psychologist, provides an orientation to this specialization and, drawing on a variety of therapy models, describes empirically-supported intervention strategies. After providing an overview of the cardiovascular system, she discusses lifestyle and psychological risk factors for heart disease. Subsequent chapters cover practical techniques for helping patients overcome depression, anxiety, and hostility, all factors that complicate recovery. A final group of chapters addresses factors that affect treatment effectiveness, such as substance abuse problems, overweight, and sex differences. Case illustrations are provided throughout. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Cardiology - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General |
| Dewey: 616.120 |
| LCCN: 2007050836 |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 7.36" W x 10.23" (1.67 lbs) 283 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Those who experience cardiac events suffer a wide range of psychological sequelae. The author, an experienced hospital-based psychologist, provides an orientation to this specialisation and, drawing on a variety of therapy models, describes empirically-supported intervention strategies. |