Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Workbook

by David H. Barlow, Todd J. Farchione, Shannon Sauer-Zavala

Leading therapists and researchers have come to understand that many psychological disorders share common features and respond to common therapeutic treatments. This deepened understanding of the nature of psychological disorders, their causes, and their symptoms has led to the development of new, comprehensive treatment programs that are effective for whole classes of disorders. Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders is one such program.

Designed for individuals suffering from emotional disorders, including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression, this program focuses on helping you to better understand your emotions and identify what you're doing in your responses to them that may be making things worse. Throughout the course of treatment you will learn different strategies and techniques for managing your emotional experiences and the symptoms of your disorder. You will learn how to monitor your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors; confront uncomfortable emotions; and learn more effective ways of coping with your experiences. By proactively practicing the skills presented in this book-and completing the exercises, homework assignments and self-assessment quizzes provided in each chapter, you will address your problems in a comprehensive and effective way so you can regulate your emotional experiences and return
to living a happy and functional life.

Genres: Psychology, Self Help

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2010

About the author

David H. Barlow, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry Emeritus and Founder of the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. Dr. Barlow has published over 600 articles and chapters and over 75 books and clinical manuals, mostly in the area of the nature and treatment of emotional disorders and clinical research methodology.

Reviews

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Everything in this book makes sense, and anxiety disorders are explained clearly. It doesn't contain any shocking information, but it's all presented in a very organized way so it's easy to comprehend. I do feel like I have a better understanding of emotions. The book explains exactly what a person needs to do to improve, but the real challenge is actually practicing all of the exercises regularly.

[Bran Litell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not ordinarily one for non-fiction reads (I say that every time I read a book that I think deviates from my normal lol), but this one was helpful. Therapy was helpful too, but the sessions followed this book so a hand-in-hand sort of effect there.

Useful for anyone who has an emotional disorder (or several) or have someone close to you with an emotional disorder (or several). Some of the worksheets could be better, and there were a couple that my therapist supplemented with other worksheets or information sheets that helped to better explain the goal of an exercise when that was the case.

[B.T. Litell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not ordinarily one for non-fiction reads (I say that every time I read a book that I think deviates from my normal lol), but this one was helpful. Therapy was helpful too, but the sessions followed this book so a hand-in-hand sort of effect there.

Useful for anyone who has an emotional disorder (or several) or have someone close to you with an emotional disorder (or several). Some of the worksheets could be better, and there were a couple that my therapist supplemented with other worksheets or information sheets that helped to better explain the goal of an exercise when that was the case.

[Miri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great workbook. Can use this alongside the therapist guide to give to clients after completing each module. Allows the client to become their own therapist and comes full circle at the end by having the client complete the goals sheet from the first session to do on their own as they move forward after completing therapy.

[Coki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tydlig och edukativ för patienter.

[Kasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5

[Ariel's Booklist · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful companion to the therapist guide.