Behavioral Activation for Depression, Second Edition: A Clinician's Guide

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Noted for its clarity and practical utility, the definitive guide to behavioral activation (BA) is now in a revised and expanded second edition. The authors are leading experts who enumerate BA principles and provide guidelines for assessment and intervention. Clinicians learn effective procedures for structuring each session, identifying and scheduling antidepressant activities, targeting avoidance and rumination, and monitoring progress. Illustrated with an extended case example, sample dialogues, and quick-reference tables, the book features 16 reproducible worksheets and forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials--plus a supplemental client booklet--in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Reflects a decade of advances in research, clinical practice, and training. *Chapter on transdiagnostic applications and new treatment settings. *Four additional reproducible appendices: measures of BA client progress and therapist treatment fidelity. *Supplemental downloadable booklet: A Client's Guide to Behavioral Activation. Cover About the Authors Preface Contents Chapter 1 Introduction: The Development of Behavioral Activation Chapter 2 The Core Principles of Behavioral Activation Chapter 3 The Structure and Style of Therapy Chapter 4 Identifying the Ingredients of the Behavioral Antidepressant Chapter 5 Activity Scheduling and Structuring Chapter 6 Avoidance Modification, Solving Problems, and Value-Directed Behavior Chapter 7 How Thinking Can Be Problematic Behavior Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Difficulties in Activation Chapter 9 Measuring Progress and Preparing for Termination Chapter 10 Extensions of BA Appendix 1. Charts and Worksheets for Depressed Clients Appendix 2. Notebook and Weekly Therapy Plan Appendix 3. Notebook and Posttherapy Plan Appendix 4. ACTIVATE Reference Sheet for Therapists Appendix 5. Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale Appendix 6a. Quality of Behavioral Activation Scale—Long Form Appendix 6b. Quality of Behavioral Activation Scale—Short Form Appendix 7. Postsession Self-Assessment Fidelity Checklist References Index