PROBLEM SOLVING TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION by Laurence Mynors-Wallis ( 9780198528425 )

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Title:

PROBLEM SOLVING TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
A PRACTICAL GUIDE

By:

Laurence Mynors-Wallis

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0198528426

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Publisher:

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

29 September, 2005

Pages:

208

Description:

Problem-solving treatment is a brief and feasible treatment that is of potential benefit for patients with a wide range of emotional disorders. This book sets out in detail the evidence underpinning the use of problem-solving treatment, followed by detailed advice as to how the treatment should be delivered. problem-solving treatment has been recognised as being of potential benefit to many patients with mental health problems, particularly in primary care andfollowing deliberate self-harm. The book provides the definitive manual as to how to deliver a course of treatment.

Synopsis:

Problem-solving treatment is a well researched, practical psychological intervention. The treatment is very much a here and now treatment, focusing on current difficulties and setting future goals. It does not dwell on past relationships and past mistakes. Patients are helped to gain a sense of mastery over their difficulties. There is good evidence to support the use of problem-solving in treatment of patients with depression, emotional disorders, and after episodes of deliberate self-harm. Problem-solving has been developed as a brief, feasible, psychological treatment that can be delivered by non-specialists. Much of the evidence supporting the use of problem-solving treatment has been undertaken in primary care. This definitive guide provides a 'hands-on' manual to assist potential therapists in understanding the background and rationale for problem-solving. The first chapter of the book provides a brief description of the theory which lead to the development of problem-solving treatment. The research trials underpinning the effectiveness of treatment are discussed in chapter two. Chapters three to seven provide a detailed manual for potential therapists.The structure of problem-solving is set out supported by many relevant clinical examples. Detailed advice is given as to how to structure a course of problem-solving. Case examples of how problem-solving develops over a course of treatment are set out. Advice for would-be practitioners as to how best to deliver problem-solving and also guidance as to potential pitfalls are given. Chapter eight sets out the content of a two day course suitable for teaching problem-solving.

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