"Grounded in cutting-edge scientific research, this book presents innovative ways to explore and work with emotions in psychotherapy. Preeminent clinician-researcher Stefan G. Hofmann accessibly explains how emotions operate, what influences them, and how they can cause distress. He presents strategies that can significantly improve existing evidence-based treatments and promote positive affect and happiness. Clinicians are guided to help clients with any diagnosis gain emotional awareness and use emotion regulation techniques, mindfulness-based practices, and other effective strategies. "In Practice" sidebars highlight specific clinical issues and offer illustrative case vignettes"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
1. The Nature of Emotions -- 2. Individual Differences -- 3. Motivation and Emotion -- 4. Self and Self-Regulation -- 5. Emotion Regulation -- 6. Appraisal and Reappraisal -- 7. Positive Affect and Happiness -- 8. Neurobiology of Emotions -- Appendix I. Common Self-Report Measures -- Appendix II. Progressive Muscle Relaxation -- Appendix III. Expressive Writing.