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Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

By Adrian Wells

Book information

Publisher
The Guilford Press
Year
2008
ISBN
1593859945, 9781593859947
LCC
RC489.M46 W45 2008
Google Books ID
sWJgx5-1y4AC
Open Library ID
OL16973775M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2127371 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
338\338
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

This groundbreaking book explains the "whats" and "how-tos" of metacognitive therapy (MCT), an innovative form of cognitive-behavioral therapy with a growing empirical evidence base. MCT developer Adrian Wells shows that much psychological distress results from how a person responds to negative thoughts and beliefs—for example, by ruminating or worrying—rather than the content of those thoughts. He presents practical techniques and specific protocols for addressing metacognitive processes to effectively treat generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and major depression. Special features include reproducible treatment plans and assessment and case formulation tools, plus a wealth of illustrative case material.

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