Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice

by Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Brett J. Deacon, Stephen P. H. Whiteside

Now revised and expanded to include cutting-edge acceptance-based techniques and a new focus on inhibitory learning, this is the leading guide to therapeutic exposure, a crucial element of evidence-based psychological treatments for anxiety. The book helps the clinician gain skills and confidence for implementing exposure successfully and tailoring interventions to each client's needs, regardless of diagnosis. The theoretical and empirical bases of exposure are reviewed and specialized assessment and treatment planning techniques described. User-friendly features include illustrative case examples, sample treatment plans, ideas for exercises targeting specific types of fears, and reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½" x 11" size.
 
New to This Edition
*Chapter on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques.
*Reflects a shift in the field toward inhibitory learning--helping clients learn to tolerate anxiety and uncertainty to maximize long-term outcomes.
*Chapter on uses of technology, such as computer-based therapy and virtual reality tools.
*Conceptual, empirical, and clinical advances woven throughout.
 

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Help

459 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book earlier this year and it was a great help in learning exposure therapy. Last week I spent the week with Jon Abramowitz at a training he gave on exposure therapy in Cape Cod. Reading the book a second time and appreciating Abramowitz's book even more after the training. This is a great book to read to get an introduction to ERP and to re-read...a great resource.

[Hannah Levy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a helpful book. I am definitely buying this one. Goes through how to plan and implement exposures for every anxiety problem and discusses problems and tips along the way. I definitely recommend it!

[James M Claiborn Ph.D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

should be required reading for anyone treating anxiety disorders

This books a combination of a solid evaluation of treatments for anxiety disorders, a step by step description of how the therapist should proceed and a valuable discussion of the ethics of doing exposure based CBT. The evidence is clear that Exposure based CBT is the best treatment for anxiety disorders but it is often not provided. The book incudes a discussion of why this occurs and can help therapists to learn this powerful approach .

[Obnubilación · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book that covers "anxiety tx and all ralted to this learning mechanism", ofc this book is clearly related to behaviorism more than cbt imo. Clear, evidence-based, good to prepare the therapy ground and treatments, etc...

Just you read it.

Thanks to my teacher for giving advice in such a great book.

[Becky Potts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated the information and layout of this book which can be used as a reference book for treating specific types of anxiety. As a MFT intern, I especially appreciated the chapter on involving significant others in treatment.

[Howard Huang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Indispensable CBT manual and handbook for anxiety.

[Eduardo Lira · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[Luuk M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deels gelezen voor studie. Goed stuk over hoogtevrees.