Trichotillomania - An Act-Enhanced Behavior Therapy Approach Therapist Guide

Informationen zum Autor Douglas W. Woods is a professor and department head at Texas A&M University in the Psychology Department. Michael P. Twohig, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Combined Clinical, Counseling, School Ph.D. program in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. Klappentext Trichotillomania (TTM) is a complex disorder that is difficult to treat as few effective therapeutic options exist. Behaviour therapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for TTM. Designed to be used with older adolescents and adults, this innovative intervention has proven efficacy and is sure to be a powerful tool for the clinician who treats TTM. Zusammenfassung Trichotillomania (TTM) is a complex disorder that is difficult to treat as few effective therapeutic options exist. Behaviour therapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for TTM. Designed to be used with older adolescents and adults, this innovative intervention has proven efficacy and is sure to be a powerful tool for the clinician who treats TTM. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1: Introductory INformation for Therapists 2: Assessment 3: Session1: Trichotillomania (TTM) Education, Therapy Overview, Expectations, and Stimulus Control Assessment 4: Session2: Habit Reversal Training and Stimulus Control Procedures 5: Session 3: Valuing 6: Session 4: Can Urges Be Controlled? 7: Session 5: Acceptance 8: Sessions 6 and 7: Defusion from the Literal Meaning of Language: You Are Not Your Urges 9: Session 8: Practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 10: Session 9: Practicing ACT and Review 11: Session 10: Review and Relapse Prevention Appendix A: Assessment Measures Appendix B: Forms and Handouts

Summary

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a complex disorder that is difficult to treat as few effective therapeutic options exist. Behaviour therapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for TTM. Designed to be used with older adolescents and adults, this innovative intervention has proven efficacy and is sure to be a powerful tool for the clinician who treats TTM.

Product details

• Authors: Michael P. Twohig, Twohig Michael P., Douglas W. Woods, Douglas W./ Twohig Woods, Woods Douglas W.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2008
• EAN: 9780195336030
• ISBN: 978-0-19-533603-0
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 171 mm x 254 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Treatments That Work; Treatments That Work
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, Clinical psychology, Cognitive behavioural therapy