Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Depression

by Janet S. Klosko and William C. Sanders

Book Overview

This is a clear and thorough how-to book on short-term cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression. Following a complete assessment of the patient's suicidal risk, the authors outline an eight-session plan that includes both cognitive and behavioral components. Educating the patient about depression; examining the evidence and generating alternatives; teaching the patient how to self-monitor automatic thoughts, problem-solve, and establish a structure...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765701529
• ISBN13: 9780765701527
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Jason Aronson
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An Eight-Session Plan To Treat A Patient's Depression

This is a thorough how-to book on short-term cognitive-behavioral treatment of depression over eight sessions. This book is to be used by a mental health professional in treating a patient with psychotherapy.