Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

By Adrian Wells

Book Overview

This groundbreaking book explains the "whats" and "how-tos" of metacognitive therapy (MCT), an innovative form of cognitive-behavioral therapy with a growing empirical evidence base. MCT developer Adrian Wells shows that much psychological distress results from how a person responds to negative thoughts and beliefs--for example, by ruminating or worrying--rather than the content of those thoughts. He presents practical techniques and specific protocols for addressing metacognitive processes to effectively treat generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and major depression. Special features include reproducible treatment plans and assessment and case formulation tools, plus a wealth of illustrative case material.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609184963
• ISBN13: 9781609184964
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"