Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Depression

by Klosko, Janet S.; Sanders, William C.

• ISBN13: 9780765701527
• ISBN10: 0765701529
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Jason Aronson, Inc.

Summary

This is a clear and thorough how-to book on short-term cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression. Following a complete assessment of the patient's suicidal risk, the authors outline an eight-session plan that includes both cognitive and behavioral components.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
I General Principles
Treatment Rationale	3	(3)
The Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Depression	3	(1)
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment	4	(2)
Qualities of the Therapeutic Relationship	6	(9)
General Considerations	6	(3)
Collaborative Empiricism	9	(3)
Guided Discovery	12	(3)
Overcoming Obstacles to Treatment	15	(8)
Noncompliance	15	(2)
Inability to Grasp the Cognitive Model	17	(1)
Persistence of Depressive Symptoms Despite Use of the Model	18	(5)
II Eight Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Sessions
An Overview	23	(4)
Who Is an Appropriate Candidate for Short-Term, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment?	23	(1)
The Timing of Sessions	24	(1)
Standard Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Components	24	(1)
Behavioral Treatments	25	(1)
Outline of Treatment	25	(2)
Education about depression	27	(17)
Suicide assessment and contract
Scheduling pleasurable activities
Establishing a basic structure for each day
The cognitive model of depression	44	(8)
Self-monitoring of automatic thoughts
Examining the evidence	52	(7)
Generating alternatives
Cognitive distortions	59	(4)
Introduction of appropriate behavioral treatment
Hypothesis testing	63	(8)
Problem solving
Continuing appropriate behavioral treatment
Identifying and evaluating underlying assumptions and schemas	71	(9)
Continuing appropriate behavioral treatment
Summary of the steps of cognitive therapy	80	(6)
Relapse prevention (for treatment responders)
Continuing appropriate behavioral treatment
(for treatment responders): Plan for maintenance and generalization	86	(131)
Termination
III Behavioral Treatments
Assertiveness Training	91	(15)
Anger Management	106	(10)
Relaxation Techniques	116	(19)
Improving Productivity	135	(8)
Managing Panic Attacks	143	(14)
Managing Worry	157	(10)
Appendix I: Handouts
Sample Items from the Beck Depression Inventory	167	(1)
Education about Depression	168	(4)
Suggested Pleasurable Activities	172	(7)
Pleasurable Activities Self-Monitoring Form	179	(1)
Thought Record	180	(1)
Common Cognitive Distortions of Depression	181	(2)
The Steps to Constructing a Rational Response	183	(1)
Early Maladaptive Schemas	184	(9)
The Principles of Assertiveness	193	(3)
Self-Monitoring for Assertiveness	196	(1)
Education about Stress Symptoms	197	(2)
Education about Panic Attacks	199	(8)
Managing Worry	207	(8)
APPENDIX II: Supporting Studies: Selected References of Controlled Studies
References	215	(2)
Index	217