| Formulation and Treatment in Clinical Health Psychology Contributor(s): Nikcevic, Ana V. (Editor), Kuczmierczyk, Andrzej R. (Editor), Bruch, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1583912843 ISBN-13: 9781583912843 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $142.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: How do clinicians select appropriate treatment strategies to match their clients' needs? "Formulation and Treatment in Clinical Health Psychology" brings together leading experts in the fields of clinical health psychology and behavioral medicine with the aim of illustrating the formulation and treatment design procedures which they employ in their specialist areas. Each chapter covers the key biopsychosocial parameters, assessment modalities, empirically based treatment strategies and formulation procedures for specific problems. Areas covered include: - Cognitive-behavioral case formulation in the treatment of alcohol problems; - Psychological treatment of hypertension; - Cognitive therapy for irritable bowel syndrome; - Miscarriage: conceptualization and treatment of the psychological sequelae. Case studies are employed throughout to demonstrate a link between case formulation, treatment planning and outcome. The practical guidance provided in this volume will prove invaluable for all practicing clinicians working in the context of health-related problems. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Applied Psychology - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General |
| Dewey: 616.89 |
| LCCN: 2005027395 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.34" W x 9.28" (1.35 lbs) 316 pages |
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| Publisher Description: How do clinicians select appropriate treatment strategies to match their clients' needs? Formulation and Treatment in Clinical Health Psychology brings together leading experts in the fields of clinical health psychology and behavioural medicine with the aim of illustrating the formulation and treatment design procedures which they employ in their specialist areas. Each chapter covers the key biopsychosocial parameters, assessment modalities, empirically based treatment strategies and formulation procedures for specific problems. Areas covered include:
Case studies are employed throughout to demonstrate a link between case formulation, treatment planning and outcome. The practical guidance provided in this volume will prove invaluable for all practising clinicians working in the context of health-related problems. |