Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence-Based Practice

The Series:

The series Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice provides therapists with practical evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common disorders seen in clinical practice -- and does so in a uniquely reader-friendly manner. Each book is both a compact how-to reference for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, as well as an ideal educational resource for students and for practice-oriented continuing education.In planning is a new strand dealing with methods and approaches rather than specific disorders. The most important feature of the books is that they are practical and reader-friendly. All have a similar structure, and each is a compact and easy-to-follow guide covering all aspects of practice that are relevant in real life. Tables, boxed clinical pearls, and marginal notes assist orientation, while checklists for copying and summary boxes provide tools for use in daily practice.
The series has been developed and is edited with the support of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12).

Content + Structure

1. Volumes on a Disorder or Group of Disorders

The contents of each volume are structured as follows:

• Description:
• Terminology
• Definition
• Epidemiology
• Course and Prognosis
• Differential Diagnosis
• Comorbidities
• Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation
• Theories and Models of the Disorder
• Diagnosis and Treatment Indications
• Treatment:
• Methods of Treatment
• Mechanisms of Action
• Efficacy and Prognosis
• Variations and Combinations of Methods
• Problems in Carrying out the Treatment
• Multicultural Issues
• Case Vignette; Further Reading; References
• Appendix: Tools and Resources

• Description:
• Terminology
• Overview
• Theories and Models
• Assessment and Treatment Indications
• Treatment:
• Method of Treatment
• Efficacy and Prognosis
• Variations of the Method and Combinations with Other Approaches
• Problems in Carrying out the Treatments
• Multicultural Issues
• Case Vignette; Further Reading; References
• Appendix: Tools and Resources


Main features


• Practice-oriented:
  The main emphasis is on information that therapists and practitioners can use in their daily practice.
• Easy-to-read:
  The most important information is summarized in tables, illustrations, or displayed boxes, and marginal notes.
• Compact:
  Each volume consists of 80-100 pages.
• Expert authors:
  We recruit genuine authorities to write for the series; many of our authors are leaders in the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Div. 12).
• Regular publication:
  We aim to publish 4 volumes each year.
• Reasonably priced:
  The list price is under $30 per volume. Discounts apply for members of APA Division 12 and for readers who subscribe for a minimum of 4 volumes.


About the editors:

Series editor:

Danny Wedding, PhD, MPH, Distinguished Consulting Faculty Member, Saybrook University.
Danny trained as a clinical psychologist at the University of Hawaii, and then completed a postdoctoral year of training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He retired from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and then taught at Alliant International University and the American University of the Caribbean. Dr. Wedding is the author or editor of 12 books, the editor for PsycCRITIQUES (APA's journal of book and film reviews), and a Past President of the Society of Clinical Psychology.

Associate editors:

Larry E. Beutler, PhD, Professor, Palo Alto University / Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto, CA
Larry E. Beutler is Distinguished Professor, Chair, and Director of Training at the Palo Alto University / PacificGraduate School of Psychology in Palo Alto, CA, and also Consulting Professor of Psychiatry at StanfordUniversity School of Medicine. Dr. Beutler is the former Editor of the Journal of Clinical Psychology and of theJournal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. He is Past President of the Society for Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of APA), of the APA Division of Psychotherapy (Division 29), and of the Society for PsychotherapyResearch. He is the author of approximately 300 scientific papers and chapters, and author, editor, or coauthorof 14 books on psychotherapy and psychopathology, with other books currently in preparation.

Kenneth E. Freedland, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Health Psychology, Washington UniversitySchool of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Ken Freedland is a Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Health Psychology at Washington University School ofMedicine in St. Louis. He is an Associate Editor of Psychosomatic Medicine, on the editorial board of HealthPsychology, and the author or coauthor of over 120 published articles and book chapters and 110 publishedabstracts. His research focuses on the role and treatment of depression and related problems in heart disease.He is a member of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research, a fellow of the Society of BehavioralMedicine, and a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Freedland was a CBT supervisor forENRICHD and has supervised several other clinical trials of CBT for patients with heart disease or other medicalillnesses.

Linda Carter Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Linda Sobell is Professor in the Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, FL, and isinternationally known for her clinical research in the addictions field, particularly brief motivationalinterventions. She has received several awards, given over 200 invited presentations/workshops, and publishedover 250 articles or book chapters and 7 books, as well as serving on several editorial boards. Dr. Sobell is aFellow in the American Psychological Association, holds a Diplomate in Behavioral Psychology from theAmerican Board of Professional Psychology, and is Past President of the Association for Advancement ofBehavior Therapy and the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of the American Psychological Association).

David. A. Wolfe, PhD, RBC Chair in Children’s Mental Health, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health,University of Toronto, ON
David Wolfe is the first recipient of the RBC Chair in Children’s Mental Health at the Centre for Addiction andMental Health, and he is a Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Toronto. He is a fellow ofthe American Psychological Association and past President of Division 37 (Child, Youth, and Family Services). Dr.Wolfe has broad research and clinical interests in abnormal child and adolescent psychology, with a specialfocus on child abuse, domestic violence, and developmental psychopathology, and he has authored numerousarticles and books on these topics. He and Peter Jaffe are currently evaluating the "Fourth R," which is acomprehensive school-based initiative for reducing adolescent risk behaviors through the promotion ofpositive, nonviolent relationships.

Save money with a standing order:

The advantages of placing a Standing Order: You will automatically be sent each new volume at the special Standing Order price of US $24.80 / € 19.95 / £15.90 - saving 20% compared to the single-volume price of US $29.80 / € 24.95
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Members of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12) and Psychologists in Independent Practice (APA Division 42) may purchase individual volumes in the series at US $24.80 - a saving of US $5 !When ordering, please enter your APA membership number in the comments box during checkout. Members can save further by placing a Standing Order for the series - only US $19.80 per volume!

Volumes in planning:


• Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
• Hoarding Disorder
• Childhood Obesity
• Dating Violence
• Insomnia
• Body Dismorphic Disorder
• Bullying and Peer Victimization
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Internet Addiction
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