Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features
By Jonathan Kanter, Andrew Busch, Laura Rusch
Series: CBT Distinctive Features
- List Price: $17.00
- ISBN: 978-0-415-44654-9
- Published by: Routledge
- Publication Date: 05/31/2009
- Pages: 208
- Binding(s): Hardback | Paperback
About the Book
Behavioral activation theory indicates that human behavior is a direct result of positive reinforcement, and that when positive, stable sources of reinforcement are lost, depression and other mental health disorders occur. Behavioral activation encourages the client to obtain and nurture the skills that allow them to increase and maintain contact with forms of positive reinforcement.
Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features clarifies the fundamental theoretical and practical features of behavioral activation. The book includes numerous case examples and transcribed segments from therapy sessions as well as outlining behavior terminology and concepts using straight forward terms and examples so that all therapists can see the utility and practical value of this approach.
This book will provide essential guidance for students and new therapists, as well as more experienced clinicians wanting to know more about what makes behavioral activation a distinct form of cognitive behavior therapy.
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