Author Description
Evidence Overwhelmingly Shows That Exposure Therapy Is Effective For The Treatment Of Anxiety And Related Disorders. Its Adoption Into Clinical Practice Has Been Slow, However-in Part Because The Available One-size-fits-all Manuals Often Leave Patients And Clinicians Unsatisfied. Personalized Exposure Therapy Provides Expert Guidance To Clinicians On Conducting Exposure-based Interventions In A Targeted And Flexible Fashion. Providing Detailed Information On A Range Of Strategies For Maximizing Clinical Outcomes From Exposure, This Book Features A Case Formulation Approach That Personalizes The Timing And Nature Of Exposure Practice. Case Examples, Scripts, And Worksheets, Presented In A Practical, Mentor-based Format For Planning And Enacting Individual Sessions, Ensure That Clinical Procedures Are Readily Accessible For In-session Use. Personalized Exposure Therapy Is Appropriate For Early-career And Experienced Clinicians Alike, And Will Also Be Suitable For Use In Graduate Courses In Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Nursing And Psychiatry.
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THE THESIS
How can clinicians move beyond standardized protocols to implement exposure therapy that is specifically tailored to the unique needs of individual patients? The authors, all established experts in clinical psychology and anxiety research, argue that a case formulation approach allows for greater flexibility and efficacy in treatment, providing a structured framework for clinicians to adapt exposure strategies to specific patient profiles.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A case formulation framework for designing personalized exposure interventions.
- Practical scripts and worksheets for in-session application.
- Strategies for timing and selecting exposure exercises based on patient progress.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on clinical application rather than the theoretical neurobiology of anxiety.
- It does not cover pharmacological interventions or non-exposure-based therapeutic modalities.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians and educators frequently cite this work as a practical, mentor-based resource that bridges the gap between research-backed efficacy and real-world clinical application. Experts highlight the book as a valuable tool for both trainees and seasoned practitioners seeking to refine their approach to anxiety disorder treatment.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190602465
ISBN-13:
9780190602468
Psychology
Mental Health
Therapy
Clinical Psychology
Professional Development
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