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Author Rygh, Jayne L.

Title Treating generalized anxiety disorder : evidence-based strategies, tools, and techniques / Jayne L. Rygh and William C. Sanderson.

Publication Info. New York : Guilford Press, 2004.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  616.8522 R993T    Check Shelf
Description xiii, 210 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-204) and index.
Contents List of tables, figures, and handouts -- ch. 1. Generalized anxiety disorder : diagnosis, theories, and treatment -- Diagnostic criteria -- Differential diagnosis -- Coexisting conditions -- Prevalence and life course -- Genetic factors -- Environmental factors -- Costs associated with GAD -- Treatment outcome studies -- Behavioral and cognitive theories of anxiety disorders, and related treatment techniques -- Theories of GAD -- Conclusions -- ch. 2. A general description of CBT techniques -- ch. 3. Assessment and treatment planning -- Diagnostic clinical interviews -- Self-report measures for diagnosis and severity -- Assessing idiosyncratic aspects of GAD -- Assessing problematic patterns in past and current relationships -- Assessing pleasurable activity -- Tailoring treatment to fit the individual client --
ch. 4. Socialization to treatment -- General information about anxiety and worry -- Presentation of the model used in treatment -- Presentation of the treatment rationale and techniques -- Problematic client responses in the socialization to treatment -- ch. 5. Treating the cognitive component -- Cognitive restructuring -- Positive imagery -- Worry exposure -- Improving problem orientation -- Cost-benefit analysis of coping responses -- Scheduled worry time -- Worry-free zones -- Problematic client responses to cognitive techniques -- ch. 6. Treating the physiological component -- Progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) -- Diaphragmatic breathing -- Self-control desensitization -- Applied relaxation -- Problematic client responses to relaxation techniques -- ch. 7. Treating the behavioral component -- Response prevention -- In vivo exposure -- Pleasurable activity scheduling --
ch. 8. Supplementary treatment techniques -- Mindfulness -- Emotional processing and regulation training -- Interpersonal effectiveness -- Time management -- ch. 9. Ending treatment -- Self-directed continuation of treatment -- The importance of cognitive-behavioral therapy for GAD in the evolving health care environment -- References -- Index.
Subject Anxiety -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Cognitive therapy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Anxiety Disorders -- therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -- methods.
Evidence-Based Medicine.
Added Author Sanderson, William C.
ISBN 1593850395 paperback alkaline paper
9781593850395 paperback alkaline paper
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