Cognitive-behavioral Therapies with Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients

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Guilford Press, Jan 1, 2004 - Psychology - 263 pages
This book provides a framework for affirmative, empirically supported cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Guidelines for competent assessment and treatment are integrated with practical descriptions of widely used CBT applications. In addition to presenting powerful treatment tools for depression, anxiety, and other problems encountered by gay and straight clients alike, the book offers clear-cut guidance on helping individuals and couples cope with the stresses of sexual minority status. Rich case illustrations bring to life the diversity of lesbian and gay communities, highlighting commonalities as well as differences among the issues that clients bring to therapy. Filling a crucial gap in the literature, this is an important resource for therapists in a range of settings, from CBT newcomers to experienced practitioners. Appendices include resources and sample client and therapist forms.

Winner--APA Division 44 Distinguished Book Award in Lesbian, Gay, and/or Bisexual Psychology
 

Contents

Specific Developmental Challenges for Lesbian
1
CognitiveBehavioral Assessment
18
The Basics of CognitiveBehavioral Therapies
38
Treating Depression
59
Anxiety Disorders
87
Couple Therapies
114
Consideration of Other Disorders and Problems
147
Emerging Behavioral and CognitiveBehavioral Therapies
173
The Past and the Future of CognitiveBehavioral
211
Resources
221
Frequency and Acceptability of
223
IBCT Feedback Session Summary Sheet
230
Notes
231
References
235
Index
255
Copyright

Ethical Considerations and Clinical Judgment
191

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About the author (2004)

Christopher R. Martell, PhD, ABPP, is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin/n-/Milwaukee, and has a private consulting practice focusing on behavioral activation therapy. He is board certified in both clinical psychology and behavioral psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Steven A. Safren, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Associate Director of the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a research scientist at Fenway Community Health. He has published on LGBT mental health, behavioral aspects of HIV, and mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Safren is the Principal Investigator of an NIMH-funded study of CBT for depression and HIV medication adherence.

Stacey E. Prince, PhD, is in private practice in Seattle and is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington. Dr. Prince recently served as co-chair of the Washington State Psychological Association's Committee on LGBT Concerns. She has been involved in several NIMH-funded studies, and has published on gender issues in depression, CBT for depression, and integrative behavioral couple therapy.

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