
The Big Book of Exposures
Innovative, Creative, and Effective CBT-Based Exposures for Treating Anxiety-Related Disorders
Kristen S. Springer(Author)
New Harbinger Publications (Publisher)
Published on 29. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-68403-373-7 (ISBN)
Description
As a clinician, do you suffer from "exposure phobia?" This breakthrough book offers 400 creative,
innovative, and easy-to-implement exposure exercises to help you and your clients move past fears, energize
treatment sessions, and improve client outcomes. In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposures are the gold standard for treating anxiety-related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and phobias. But if you're like many therapists, you've likely encountered clients who are fearful or reluctant to exposure therapy. As a result, you may also shy away from doing exposures out of fear of worsening your client's anxiety or rupturing the client/therapist rapport. So, how can you find a new approach for using this effective-yet intimidating-treatment? The Big Book of Exposures offers unconventional new exposures to help you provide the most effective treatment possible. In addition, you'll also find a comprehensive overview of exposure therapy; a rationale for its use in treating anxiety-related disorders; troubleshooting tips for dealing with common roadblocks, such as avoidance; and techniques for helping clients stay motivated during treatment. With this essential resource, you'll learn to create engaging and enjoyable exposure exercises to improve treatment outcomes and help your clients live better lives.
innovative, and easy-to-implement exposure exercises to help you and your clients move past fears, energize
treatment sessions, and improve client outcomes. In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposures are the gold standard for treating anxiety-related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and phobias. But if you're like many therapists, you've likely encountered clients who are fearful or reluctant to exposure therapy. As a result, you may also shy away from doing exposures out of fear of worsening your client's anxiety or rupturing the client/therapist rapport. So, how can you find a new approach for using this effective-yet intimidating-treatment? The Big Book of Exposures offers unconventional new exposures to help you provide the most effective treatment possible. In addition, you'll also find a comprehensive overview of exposure therapy; a rationale for its use in treating anxiety-related disorders; troubleshooting tips for dealing with common roadblocks, such as avoidance; and techniques for helping clients stay motivated during treatment. With this essential resource, you'll learn to create engaging and enjoyable exposure exercises to improve treatment outcomes and help your clients live better lives.
Reviews / Votes
"The Big Book of Exposures is a cornucopia of creative and effective exposure strategies for a range of anxiety disorders. The authors have cataloged hundreds of simple and effective exposures that they've tested in their own clinical practices. The exposures worked for them, and will work for you. If you're in search of thoughtful guidance on designing and implementing exposures, add this book to your bookshelf. You won't regret it."-Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP, codirector of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and author of Anxiety and Avoidance * Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP, codirector of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley; and author of Anxiety and Avoidance * "Exposure therapy-helping patients therapeutically face their fears-is the most effective intervention for treating clinical fear and anxiety, and Springer and Tolin have amassed a comprehensive, practical guide to using this technique. Complete with loads of creative exposure ideas and suggestions, this book is a must for any clinician working with anxious and fearful individuals."-Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, professor of psychology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of Getting Over OCD * Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, professor of psychology at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and author of Getting Over OCD * "Drawing from their extensive clinical experience and research expertise, Springer and Tolin have created an invaluable resource for both beginner and advanced clinicians who use, or who would like to use, exposure therapy in their practice. This practical guide is packed with evidence-informed, innovative recommendations for designing in vivo, interoceptive, and imaginal exposures for children and adults with a range of anxiety and related disorders. A 'must-read' for clinicians looking to expand their repertoire of clinical skills."-Susan M. Orsillo, PhD, professor of psychology at Suffolk University, and coauthor of The Mindful Way through Anxiety * Susan M. Orsillo, PhD, professor of psychology at Suffolk University, and coauthor of The Mindful Way through Anxiety *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oakland, CA
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 200 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68403-373-7 (9781684033737)
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Kristen S. Springer | David F. Tolin
Big Book of Exposures
Innovative, Creative, and Effective CBT-Based Exposures for Treating Anxiety-Related Disorders
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08/2020
New Harbinger Publications
€48.49
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Person
Kristen S. Springer, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts. She earned her doctoral degree from the
University of Florida, and completed her postdoctoral clinical and research training at the Anxiety Disorders Center and
the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living in Hartford, CT. She continued
working at the Anxiety Disorders Center as a staff psychologist before opening her private practice in Concord,
Massachusetts where she specialises in the assessment and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders in adolescents and adults. She has authored several book chapters and scientific journal articles in the fields of anxiety, hoarding, OCD and chronic pain. David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, is the founder and director of the Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living in Hartford, CT. He is adjunct professor of psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine, and maintains a private practice in the greater Hartford area. Tolin has authored more than 150 scientific journal articles, as well as the books Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions and Doing CBT: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions.
University of Florida, and completed her postdoctoral clinical and research training at the Anxiety Disorders Center and
the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living in Hartford, CT. She continued
working at the Anxiety Disorders Center as a staff psychologist before opening her private practice in Concord,
Massachusetts where she specialises in the assessment and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders in adolescents and adults. She has authored several book chapters and scientific journal articles in the fields of anxiety, hoarding, OCD and chronic pain. David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP, is the founder and director of the Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living in Hartford, CT. He is adjunct professor of psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine, and maintains a private practice in the greater Hartford area. Tolin has authored more than 150 scientific journal articles, as well as the books Face Your Fears: A Proven Plan to Beat Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, and Obsessions and Doing CBT: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Behaviors, Thoughts, and Emotions.