Depathologizing Psychopathology (eBook)

Ted Wasserman is a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, currently in private practice. From 2008 through 2013 he was associate professor of psychology at the Institute for Achievement and Learning at Lynn University. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from Hofstra University and completed his post-doctoral fellowship in cognitive behavioral psychotherapy at the Institute for Advanced Study of Rational Psychotherapy. He is a member of APA Divisions 40 and 12, National Academy of Neuropsychology, and International Neuropsychological Society. He is the founder and past president of the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology and is board-certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Lori Wasserman is a pediatric neuropsychologist who is currently in private practice. She received her PhD in clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University and is a member of APA Division 40 and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. She is board-certified in pediatric neuropsychology by the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology.

Principles of Learning.- ​Therapy versus education--why education is better.- Automaticity.- How we learn.- Mental illness as a white matter connectivity problem.- What Is Cognitive Learning Therapy?.- Introduction to cognitive learning therapy.- Key concepts in cognitive learning therapy.- The relationship between therapist and client in cognitive learning therapy.- Applications of Cognitive Learning Therapy.- Cognitive learning therapy for depression.- Cognitive learning therapy for obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior.- Cognitive learning therapy for anxiety and other regulatory disorders.- Cognitive learning therapy and educating parents on how to manage their children.- Summary and concluding remarks: where do we go from here?.