Books in the Treatments That Work series

This Therapist Guide provides clinicians with valuable strategies for working with substance use disorders by focusing on specific issues involved in both stopping substance abuse and changing behaviours or lifestyle asepcts that contribute to continued substance abuse.

This 13-session program incorporates new procedures to help clients learn to monitor their anxiety, gain control, and initiate needed change through cognitive restructuring, progressive muscle relaxation, and direct confrontation of unnecessary worry using imagery and In Vivo Experience.

This newly revised and updated Therapist Guide provides step-by-step instructions for treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder. Based on the principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the program described has proven highly effective in research studies and clinical trials.

This treatment program adapts the principles of Dr. Foa's proven effective Prolonged Exposure Therapy for adolescents suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) The treatment program is based on the principles of prolonged exposure and emotional processing for use with those individuals who suffer from PTSD. In vivo and imaginal exposure comprise the core of the treatment, along with breathing retraining and techniques for monitoring progress. The treatment is presented in modules that can be individually tailored to fit the needs of each patient. Because many adolescent PTSD sufferers do not initiate therapy on their own, but are referred to therapy by social workers, parents, or other authority figures, their willingness to participate in their treatment can vary widely. The first element of this treatment, serves to assess the client's attitude, and increase motivation to change. Other modules introduce psychoeducation, real-lifeexposure, emotional processing, and relapse prevention. This companion workbook provides additional information, monitoring forms, and worksheets to help clients take control of their treatment.

Designed to be used in conjunction with "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Worry, Workbook, 2e", this guide is useful for practicing mental health professionals who treat adult clients diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. It lays out a 12-lesson program of procedures to help clinicians teach their clients to learn to monitor their anxiety.

In the US over 3 million adults or approximately 2.3% of the population between the ages of 18-54 suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This fully revised new edition of this workbook is completely reformatted and revised to reflect the most current findings.

Newly revised and updated, this workbook presents up-to-the minute information on using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for overcoming Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder. It includes strategies and techniques for regularizing eating habits, improving self-image, changing negative thoughts, and improving overall mood.

Stopping Anxiety Medication Therapist Guide, Second Edition outlines a treatment program for individuals who have difficulties with anxiety and panic to discontinue using medication, specifically benzodiazepines otherwise known as minor tranquilizers. These medications can be habit-forming and individuals may have trouble reducing their dosage. Many people wish to taper their use of these medicines for various reasons including, a planned pregnancy, personalpreference, bothersome side effects, etc.

Millions of people are prescribed medication for anxiety and panic everyday. One of the most common medications prescribed are tranquilizers which can be addictive and habit-forming. Many individuals may wish to discontinue their medication for various reasons. Some have been free of anxiety symptoms for some time and feel they no longer need meds. Women may wish to become pregnant and others may suffer from bothersome side effects. Whatever the reason, weaning offanxiety medications can be extremely difficult. This Workbook, in conjunction with the corresponding Therapist Guide, outlines a treatment program for helping individuals discontinue their medication. This evidence-based treatment incorporates the basic principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(CBT), which is also effective for treating the underlying Panic Disorder itself. This revised edition of the Workbook teaches the skills necessary to help individuals wean off their medicine through the use of cognitive restructuring techniques, along with exposure to panic and anxiety sensations. New to this edition is a reorganized Chapter 2 that places the core emphasis on the role of fears of anxiety sensations in enhancing the difficulties associated with stopping medication, and a section on discontinuing the use of antidepressants. Blank logs are included for keepingtrack of homework assignments, as well as for monitoring progress.

Useful for clients in treatment for a variety of specific phobias, including animal, natural environment, situational, blood, injection, injury, and other phobias. This workbook helps clients become active participants as they explore the nature of specific phobias, including definitions, prevalence, and causes of phobias.

This workbook is designed to help you as you work together with a qualified mental health professional to overcome your depression. The program described will help you develop a set of coping strategies and skills so that you can proactively deal with depression and prevent it from compromising your quality of life. Based on the idea that depression is a "beast" to be tamed, the treatment utilizes an acronym to help you understand the goals of treatment. You will work with your therapist to understand the biology of depression, as well as how your emotions, your activity level, the situations you find yourself in, and the thoughts you have all contribute to your depression (the BEAST). This treatment is scientifically proven and can be used in conjunction with medication. Filled with worksheets and forms for completing in-session exercises, as well as at-home assignments, this workbook provides all the tools you need to successfully overcome your depression and prevent future relapse.Treatments That Work represents the gold standard of behavioral healthcare interventions! All programs have been rigorously tested in clinical trials and are backed by years of research A prestigious scientific advisory board, led by series Editor-In-Chief David H. Barlow, reviews and evaluates each intervention to ensure that it meets the highest standard of evidence so you can be confident that you are using the most effective treatment available to date Our books are reliable and effective and make it easy for you to provide your clients with the best care available Our corresponding workbooks contain psychoeducational information, forms and worksheets, and homework assignments to keep clients engaged and motivated A companion website (www.oup.com/us/ttw) offers downloadable clinical tools and helpful resources Continuing Education (CE) Credits are now available on select titles in collaboration with PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER)

The expanded new edition of this successful Workbook provides the reader with practical information and skills to help them understand and change a drug or alcohol problem.

The new edition of this Therapist Guide contains updated research information, along with clearer instructions for facilitating treatment.

Provides information to help your clients ease their anxiety and conquer their fears. Whether they are afraid of dentists, dogs, or driving, this book helps you teach them the necessary skills to overcome their phobia in as little as a few weeks. The strategies outlined include exposure exercises and cognitive restructuring techniques.

At some point in life, almost all men and women have a problem with sexual functioning. If you are looking for solutions to sexual problems, this workbook can help. You may use it in conjunction with visits to a qualified mental health professional or on your own, with or without your partner. This workbook gives you correct information about sex and offers information, advice, and practical suggestions for common sexual problems. From this book, you will learn to improve and enjoy your sexual relations. Divided into three parts, this workbook presents a comprehensive program for solving sexual problems. Part I includes basic information that is helpful for understanding sexual problems and sexual functioning in general. Part II addresses specific sexual problems and providesinformation and strategies to alleviate and overcome them. Finally, Part III focuses on information and strategies to help you maintain the gains you've made. Exercises for couples, chapter review quizzes, and user-friendly worksheets can be found throughout the workbook and will help you increase yourknowledge and understanding of sex and sexual relationships. The information presented is based on research and has helped thousands of people like you, and their partners, solve sexual problems and prevent them from occurring again.

Used in combination with the program described in the corresponding therapist guide, this workbook teaches you self-hypnosis skills for lessening your pain, enhancing your sleep, and improving your mood.

This book guides clinicians in treating individuals with OCD through the use of exposure and ritual (response) prevention, one of the most effective and the most studied treatments for OCD.

Sexual dysfunction can cause significant distress in both men and women and their partners. This therapist guide presents a comprehensive program for assessing and treating sexual dysfunction in couples or single individuals, regardless of sexual orientation. It outlines pathways for therapy and gives recommendations for formulating a treatment plan. Therapists are encouraged to be flexible in their approach while guiding clients through this step-by-step program. The guide and corresponding workbook present information on a number of sexual problems including low sexual desire, difficulty becoming sexually aroused, premature or quick ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, trouble achieving orgasm, and pain or discomfort during sex. Clients are educated about sexual development and common sexual myths. They also learn about factors that influence sexual functioning in order to create favorable conditions for sex. For each topic, this guide offers an overview of principles underlying treatment and main concepts to convey to clients. Case vignettes illustrate key points and important tips for the therapist are highlighted throughout. The corresponding workbook includes chapter review quizzes, exercises, and worksheets to reinforce client understanding and couple participation. Enhancing sexuality is a worthy goal for couples and individuals, and clinicians will find this a rewarding program to put intopractice.

This Second Edition of Treatment for Hoarding Disorder is the culmination of more than 20 years of research on understanding hoarding and building an effective intervention to address its myriad components.

This Second Edition of Treatment for Hoarding Disorder is the culmination of more than 20 years of research on understanding hoarding and building an effective intervention to address its myriad components.

Prolonged Exposure for PTSD in Intensive Outpatient Programs (PE-IOP) is the definitive guide to implementation of exposure therapy for PTSD in a mass, intensive outpatient format.

The Overcoming Insomnia treatment program uses evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to correct poor sleep habits.

Used in conjunction with the corresponding client workbook, this therapist guide offers effective treatment strategies for ADHD that follow an empirically-supported treatment approach. It provides clinicians with effective means of teaching clients skills that have been scientifically tested and shown to help adults cope with ADHD.

Designed for individuals suffering from emotional disorders, including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression, this program focuses on helping you to better understand your emotions and identify what you're doing in your responses to them that may be making things worse.

The third edition of Managing Social Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach, Therapist Guide is for individual or group cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety with adults. This is an evidence-based approach backed by over three decades of research.

The third edition of Managing Social Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach, Workbook is for individual or group cognitive-behavioral therapy for social anxiety with adults. This is an evidence-based approach backed by over three decades of research.

The third edition of Managing Your Substance Use Disorder provides the reader with practical information and skills to help them understand and change a drug or alcohol problem.