Synopses & Reviews
Having designed a well-researched and widely implemented strategy, the authors elucidate their step-by-step, problem-oriented program with a clarity and thoroughness that considers every element of treatment. The manual begins with two context-establishing chapters, the former addressing the nature and consequences of panic and the latter its conception and treatment. A chapter on diagnosis and assessment is followed by the comprehensive presentation of the treatment plan, including chapters on relaxation, cognitive, and exposure components. The authors provide a chapter-long case study to illustrate problems that may arise in applying the program. Detailed reference supplements are given in appendices.
Review
"Barlow and Cerny have developed a cognitive-behavioral treatment program that will become the treatment choice for any clinician dealing with panic disorder."--Medical Psychotherapy Medical Psychotherapy
Synopsis
Presenting empirically tested and successful treatment programs for specific psychological disorders, each manual in this series targets problems and presents step-by-step treatment protocols that are easily implemented in practice.
A complete step-by-step manual, this book provides sufficient detail to enable clinicians to immediately begin using these techniques with their clients.
Synopsis
A complete step-by-step manual for the cognitive-behavioral treatment of panic, this book sets forth a proven approach that therapists can readily incorporate into their existing clinical repertoire. After reviewing the etiology, nature, and assessment of panic disorder, the book guides readers through implementing and troubleshooting a treatment plan that incorporates relaxation, cognitive, and exposure components.
About the Author
David H. Barlow, PhD, is Professor of Psychology, Research Professor of Psychiatry, Director of Clinical Training Programs, and Director of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. He has published over 400 articles and chapters and over 20 books, mostly in the areas of anxiety disorders, sexual problems, and clinical research methodology, and has received numerous awards for his contributions to research and practice. Most recently, he was the 2000 recipient of the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for the Applications of Psychology and the APA Division 12 (Clinical Psychology) Distinguished Scientific Award, as well as the first annual Science Dissemination Award from the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology. Extensively involved with numerous professional organizations and journals, Dr. Barlow is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology and maintains a private clinical psychology practice.
Table of Contents
1. The Nature and Consequences of Panic
2. The Conception and Treatment of Panic
3. Diagnosing and Assessing Panic Disorder
4. Introduction to Panic Disorder Treatment: Session 1
5. Relaxation Treatment Component
6. Cognitive Treatment Component
7. Exposure Treatment Component
8. Case Illustration