Behavioral Interventions in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Richard F. Farmer is a licensed psychologist and research scientist affiliated with Oregon Research Institute in Springfield, Oregon. After earning a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro following an internship at Duke University Medical Center, he served as an associate professor of psychology at Idaho State University and East Carolina University, and as a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. His main areas of research and clinical interest include behavioral assessment and therapy, emotional and behavioral disorders over the lifespan, personality disorders, impulsivity, and substance misuse.   Alexander L. Chapman is a professor, registered psychologist, and director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University as well as the president of the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Centre of Vancouver. He received his BA from the University of British Columbia and his MS and PhD in clinical psychology from Idaho State University following an internship at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Chapman completed a post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington. Dr. Chapman’s research focuses on complex mental health concerns such as borderline personality disorder.

Preface to the Third Edition
Chapter 1. Historical and Conceptual Overview of Behavior and Cognitive Therapies
Part I. Conceptual Foundations of Behavioral Assessment
Chapter 2. Principles, Goals, and Structure of Initial Assessment Sessions
Chapter 3. Behavioral Case Formulation
Chapter 4. Treatment Planning and Implementation
Part II. Interventions with Broad Applicability
Chapter 5. Changing Behavior by Changing the Environment
Chapter 6. Altering the Context that Supports Maladaptive Thinking
Chapter 7. Developing and Strengthening New Behaviors and Skills
Chapter 8. Reducing Distress and Avoidance Through Exposure-Based Interventions
Part III. Interventions for Promoting Change in Specific Areas
Chapter 9. Fostering Mindfulness and Acceptance
Chapter 10. Enhancing Emotion Regulation
Chapter 11. Promoting Behavioral Activation
Chapter 12. Improving Problem Solving
Chapter 13. Increasing Interpersonal Effectiveness
Chapter 14. Strengthening Self-Management Skills
Part IV. Therapy Process and Practice Considerations
Chapter 15. Guiding Ethical and Professional Considerations When Using Behavioral Interventions
Chapter 16. Navigating Therapeutic Challenges
Chapter 17. Bringing Therapy to a Close and Aftercare
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