Treatment for Chronic Depression: Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP)

This volume describes the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP), a research-based approach designed to motivate chronically depressed patients to change and to help them develop needed problem-solving and relationship skills. Presenting clear, step-by-step guidelines for implementing CBASP--along with compelling empirical evidence that supports its efficacy--the book is filled with illustrative case material that brings challenging clinical situations to life. Also covered are ways to measure treatment outcomes and recommended procedures for training and supervision.


Author: James P. McCullough
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 08/27/2003
Pages: 326
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.00w x 0.96d
ISBN13: 9781572309654
ISBN10: 1572309652
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy | General
- Psychology | Psychopathology | Compulsive Behavior
- Self-Help | Mood Disorders | Depression

About the Author
James P. McCullough, Jr., PhD, is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and was elected a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Psychological Forensic Examiners. He is is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he served on the faculty for 45 years. An award-winning educator and researcher, Dr. McCullough's areas of special interest are dysthymia, double depression, and chronic major depression, particularly diagnostic criteria; unipolar diagnostic category psychosocial comparisons; and cognitive and single-case methodology evaluating both private practice and research.

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