Developmental Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Adults outlines a new cognitive approach that combines existing CBT theory and strategies with a lifespan developmental psychopathology perspective.

The major focus is on the relationship between mastery of normative psycho-social developmental tasks and mental health. Primary targets for therapy are maladaptive developmental pathways that have significantly disrupted the client's ability to cope with normal adult tasks and challenges.

The book builds on standard cognitive therapy models and techniques, while providing...

This practical volume delineates a therapeutic approach that addresses the behavioural, motivational, and cognitive aspects of adolescents and can be implemented in a wide range of clinical settings. The author first explains the cognitive-social-learning orientation, presents an assessment format with data collection instruments for each phase, and describes various cognitive restructuring and behavioural coping-skills interventions in enough detail so that others can adapt them. She then focuses on applying these methods to family, peer, and school-related problems and to the depression and...

Developmental Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Adults outlines a new cognitive approach that combines existing CBT theory and strategies with a lifespan developmental psychopathology perspective.

The major focus is on the relationship between mastery of normative psycho-social developmental tasks and mental health. Primary targets for therapy are maladaptive developmental pathways that have significantly disrupted the client's ability to cope with normal adult tasks and challenges.

The book builds on standard cognitive therapy models and techniques, while providing...