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Zusatztext The book give a detailed description of the stages involved in problem-solving and takes the reader through several practical examples. It is therefore very useful for a practitioner who wishes to learn these skills. Klappentext Problem-solving treatment is a well researched! practical psychological intervention. The treatment is very much a here and now treatment! focusing on current difficulties and setting future goals. It does not dwell on past relationships and past mistakes. Patients are helped to gain a senseof mastery over their difficulties. There is good evidence to support the use of problem-solving in treatment of patients with depression! emotional disorders! and after episodes of deliberate self-harm. Problem-solving has been developed as a brief! feasible! psychological treatment that can be delivered by non-specialists. Much ofthe evidence supporting the use of problem-solving treatment has been undertaken in primary care. This definitive guide provides a 'hands-on' manual to assist potential therapists in understanding the background and rationale for problem-solving. The first chapter of the book provides a brief description of the theory which lead to the development of problem-solving treatment. The research trials underpinning the effectiveness of treatment are discussed in chapter two. Chapters three to seven provide a detailed manual for potentialtherapists. The structure of problem-solving is set out supported by many relevant clinical examples. Detailed advice is given as to how to structure a course of problem-solving. Case examples of how problem-solving develops over a course of treatment are set out. Advice for would-be practitionersas to how best to deliver problem-solving and also guidance as to potential pitfalls are given. Chapter eight sets out the content of a two day course suitable for teaching problem-solving. Problem-solving treatment is a brief, practical skill building treatment designed specifically for use in a primary care setting Zusammenfassung Brief and feasible, the problem-solving treatment has been recognised as being of potential benefit to patients with mental health problems, particularly in primary care and following deliberate self-harm. This book sets out the evidence underpinning the use of problem-solving treatment, followed by advice on how the treatment should be delivered. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Introduction to problem-solving treatment 2: Evidence supporting the use of problem-solving treatment 3: The seven stages of problem-solving treatment 4: How to structure a six session course of problem-solving treatment 5: Other techniques to assist the problem-solving process 6: Additional guidelines for effective problem-solving treatment 7: Three courses of problem-solving tretment 8: Potential problems with problem-solving treatment 9: Teaching problem-solving treatment Appendix 1 - Teaching aids Appendix 2 - Additional information for case vignettes used in training References Index ...
