Problem-solving therapy : a treatment manual /

Problem-solving therapy (PST) has been increasingly used to treat a great variety of health and mental health problems due to its flexibility and proven effectiveness. This text, written by the co-developers of PST, is a comprehensive and detailed manual of how to apply PST for a variety of populati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nezu, Arthur M.
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Other Authors: Nezu, Christine M., D'Zurilla, Thomas J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2013.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction, brief history, and social problem-solving constructs
  • A problem-solving approach to understanding psychopathology : a diathesis-stress model
  • Problem-solving therapy : empirical support and flexibility of applications
  • Assessment and treatment planning issues
  • General clinical considerations
  • Overview of the problem-solving therapy process, introductory sessions, and the case of "Megan"
  • Toolkit #1-Problem-solving multitasking : overcoming cognitive overload
  • Toolkit #2-The SSTA method : overcoming emotional dysregulation and maladaptive problem solving under stress
  • Toolkit #3-Healthy thinking and positive imagery : overcoming negative thinking and low motivation
  • Toolkit #4-Planful problem solving : fostering effective problem solving
  • Guided practice, future forecasting, and termination.