
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.
How can clinicians move beyond rigid, one-size-fits-all protocols to implement exposure therapy that is both personalized and transdiagnostic for patients with anxiety and related disorders? The authors, Jasper A.J. Smits, Mark B. Powers, and Michael W. Otto, utilize their extensive clinical and academic backgrounds to argue for a case-formulation approach. By shifting the focus from standardized manuals to targeted, flexible interventions, they provide a framework that prioritizes the specific needs of the individual patient to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
What You Will Find
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Clinicians frequently cite this text as a highly practical resource that bridges the gap between theoretical research and daily clinical application. Experts highlight the book's utility as a foundational guide for practitioners seeking to refine their exposure-based techniques in diverse mental health settings.
Page Count:
253
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190668784
ISBN-13:
9780190668785
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