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Written by the developers of the popular Problem-Solving Approach (PST), this evidence-based manual reflects important advances in neuroscience that underscore the important role of emotion as a crucial aspect of behavioral health treatment. This updated treatment model, Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy (EC-PST) moves emotion to a critical position that is integrated throughout its therapeutic strategies. This is a significant shift in interventions that had previously focused on cognitive approaches.
Comprehensive and detailed, this manual provides specific treatment guidelines based on a "stepped-care" model of PST through four major toolkits, clinical examples, and case studies for the application of EC-PST. It describes approaches that can be used for a wide variety of populations (including such targeted groups as U.S. Veterans and active military personnel), settings, and client issues. It addresses such new implementation systems as telehealth, and community collaborative care models. In addition, the authors provide empirically-based evidence of the treatment's efficacy underlying positive functioning factors such as hope, well-being, enhanced leadership, and more. The print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents. Therapy client workbook available as an added resource with book purchase.
Key Features:Provides evidence-based update of popular treatment modality
Authored by the co-developers of PST and EC-PST
Includes clinical examples, treatment aids, and case studies for treatment with a variety of populations
Offers new treatment guidelines for suicide risk reduction, enhancing positive functioning, and fostering resilience among U.S. veterans and active military personnel
Adopted by the VA and DOD
Also available for purchase, Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy Client Workbook:
To purchase the Client Workbook, please visit: http://connect.springerpub.com/content/book/978-0-8261-3523-0
List of contents
CONTENTS
PrefaceSECTION I: CONCEPTUAL AND EMPIRICAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. What Is Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy?
2. Understanding Psychopathology and Behavioral Disorders: A Problem-Solving/Diathesis-Stress Framework
3. Problem-Solving-Based Therapies: Empirical Support and Transdiagnostic Capabilities
SECTION II: ASSESSMENT, CLINICAL, AND TREATMENT PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS AND EC-PST "METAMESSAGES"
4. Assessment and Treatment Planning Considerations
5. EC-PST Metamessages and Other Important Clinical Considerations
6. Overview of the EC-PST Therapy Process, Introductory Sessions, and the Cases of "Megan," "David," and "Mark"
SECTION III: EMOTION-CENTERED PROBLEM-SOLVING THERAPY: TREATMENT GUIDELINES
7. Tool Kit #1-Planful Problem Solving: Fostering Effective Problem Solving
8. Tool Kit #2-Problem-Solving Multitasking: Overcoming "Brain Overload"
9. Tool Kit #3-Enhancing Motivation for Action: Overcoming Low Motivation and Feelings of Hopelessness
10. Tool Kit #4-"Stop and Slow Down": Overcoming Emotional Dysregulation
11. Guided Practice, Future Forecasting, and Ending Treatment
12. Special Applications: Suicide Prevention and Treatment, Fostering Positive Functioning, Military/Veteran Populations
Index
About the author
Arthur M. Nezu, PhD, ABPP, is Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Public Health, Drexel University; and Special Professor of Forensic Mental Health & Psychiatry, The University of Nottingham, UK. He is the Editor of
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology; Past President/Head, Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, American Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, World Congress of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, and Behavioral Psychology Specialty Council. He is the author of over 90 journal articles, 75 book chapters, and over 20 books.
Summary
This evidence-based manual reflects important advances in neuroscience that underscore the important role of emotion as a crucial aspect of behavioral health treatment. This updated treatment model moves emotion to a critical position that is integrated throughout its therapeutic strategies.
