Learning Process-Based Therapy: A Skills Training Manual for Targeting the Core Processes of Psychological Change in Clinical Practice

Product Description
Step-by-step guidance for implementing process-based therapy in practice
Evidence-based mental health treatments—including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—have long been defined in terms of scientifically validated protocols focused on syndromes. This is rapidly changing. A process focus is now emerging for evidence-based therapies, as the era of “protocols for syndromes,” passes away. This groundbreaking book offers concrete strategies for adopting a process-based approach in your clinical practice, and provides step-by-step guidance for formulating effective treatment plans.
Written by renowned psychologists Steven C. Hayes and Stefan G. Hofmann, this manual will show you how to utilize the core competencies of process-based therapy (PBT) in a way that honors the behavioral, cognitive, and acceptance and mindfulness wings of CBT and builds bridges to other models. In the book, you’ll find a comprehensive road map to the theoretical foundations of PBT, as well as techniques for creating customized treatments that address the unique needs of each client—leading to better therapeutic outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician or student of the behavioral sciences, this book has everything you need to understand and implement PBT in your work.
Review
“This is an important book that provides a realistic, powerful, and sensible way to conceptualize the issues for individual clients and tailor a unique treatment for each one. Focusing on specific processes rather, Hofmann, Hayes, and Lorscheid direct us to the best ideas from a range of approaches. A wonderful toolbox and conceptual road map for the clinician. This is the voice of modern cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and it rings clear.”—Robert L. Leahy, PhD, director at the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, and author of Emotional Schema Therapy
“Process-based therapy (PBT) is a comprehensive and innovative model that brings best practices to life. Intelligently written in a series of practical steps, it will advance clinical applications regardless of one’s level of experience or theoretical predilection.”—Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD, founder and CEO of The Milton H Erickson Foundation, and architect of The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference
“Our many distinct therapeutic approaches can be deeply enhanced by the wisdom and practical tools in this timely and important work. Exploring how human beings live within networks of systems, our articulate and thoughtful guides illuminate how an evidence-based approach can be tailored to the individual and the empirically validated processes of change to deepen and strengthen how we help not only reduce suffering, but bring lasting change to those for whom we care. Harnessing research-based knowledge of the embodied and relational human mind and how it both gets stuck in patterns of dysfunction as well as liberated with transformation, this book will be of benefit to anyone helping the development of individuals across the life span.”—Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Mind, Aware, The Mindful Therapist, Mindsight, and The Developing Mind
“With any science, it is often imperative to take a step back, evaluate its progress, and identify bold new future directions. That is exactly what Hofmann, Hayes, and Lorscheid have done with this book. By focusing on processes, rather than content, they articulate a unique way of suggesting, investigating, and implementing effective approaches to best help people reach important life goals. This volume is an important step forward!”—Arthur M. Nezu, PhD, DHL, ABPP, distinguished professor of psychological and brain sciences at Drexel University, and editor in chief of Clinical Psychology
“This text does an exemplary job linking processes and treatments, and includes many clinical scenarios that will greatly aid graduate students who are mastering acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) concepts. I greatly appreciate the