Foreword by Aaron T. Beck. Preface. Introduction. Cognitive Conceptualization. Structure of the First Therapy Session. Session Two and Beyond: Structure and Format. Problems With Structuring the Therapy Session. Identifying Automatic Thoughts. Identifying Emotions. Evaluating Automatic Thoughts. Responding to Automatic Thoughts. Identifying and Modifying Intermediate Beliefs. Core Beliefs. Additional Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques. Imagery. Homework. Termination and Relapse Prevention. Treatment Planning. Problems in Therapy. Progressing as a Cognitive Therapist. Appendix A: Case Summary Worksheet. Appendix B: A Basic Cognitive Therapy Reading List for Therapists. Appendix C: Cognitive Therapy Reading List for Patients (and Therapists). Appendix D: Cognitive Therapy Resources.

Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond

Two studies are presented that investigated 'fear of movement/(re)injury' in chronic musculoskeletal pain and its relation to behavioral performance. The 1st study examines the relation among fear of movement/(re)injury (as measured with the Dutch version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-DV)) (Kori et al. 1990), biographical variables (age, pain duration, gender, use of supportive equipment, compensation status), pain-related variables (pain intensity, pain cognitions, pain coping) and affective distress (fear and depression) in a group of 103 chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients. In the 2nd study, motoric, psychophysiologic and self-report measures of fear are taken from 33 CLBP patients who are exposed to a single and relatively simple movement. Generally, findings demonstrated that the fear of movement/(re)injury is related to gender and compensation status, and more closely to measures of catastrophizing and depression, but in a much lesser degree to pain coping and pain intensity. Furthermore, subjects who report a high degree of fear of movement/(re)injury show more fear and escape/avoidance when exposed to a simple movement. The discussion focuses on the clinical relevance of the construct of fear of movement/(re)injury and research questions that remain to be answered.

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Fear of movement/(re)injury in chronic low back pain and its relation to behavioral performance

BACKGROUND: Scales to measure the severity of different dimensions of auditory hallucinations and delusions are few. Biochemical and psychological treatments target dimensions of symptoms and valid and reliable measures are necessary to measure these. METHOD: The inter-rater reliability and validity of the Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales (PSYRATS: auditory hallucination subscale and delusions subscale), which measure several dimensions of auditory hallucinations and delusions were examined in this study. RESULTS: The two scales were found to have excellent inter-rater reliability. Their validity as compared with the KGV scale (Krawiecka et al. 1977) was explored. CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that the PSYRATS are useful assessment instruments and can complement existing measures.

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Scales to measure dimensions of hallucinations and delusions: the psychotic symptom rating scales (PSYRATS).

Enhancing motivation for change in treatment-resistant eating disorders

The theoretical and empirical basis of commonly accepted propositions concerning the role of behaviour in the practice of behavioural psychotherapy for anxiety problems is considered. A number of problems are identified, and an alternative, more explicitly cognitive hypothesis is described. According to this cognitive account, there is both a close relationship and specific interactions between “threat cognitions” and “safety seeking behaviour”. For any individual, safety seeking behaviour arises out of, and is logically linked to, the perception of serious threat. Such behaviour may be anticipatory (avoidant) or consequent (escape). Because safety seeking behaviour is perceived to be preventative, and focused on especially negative consequences (e.g. death, illness, humiliation), spontaneous disconfirmation of threat is made particularly unlikely by such safety seeking behaviours. By preventing disconfirmation of threat-related cognitions, safety seeking behaviour may be a crucial factor in the maintenance of anxiety disorders. The implications of this view for the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders are discussed.

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The Importance of Behaviour in the Maintenance of Anxiety and Panic: A Cognitive Account

The development and principles of congitive-behavioural treatments, Keith Hawton et al cognitive-behavioural assessment, Joan Kirk anxiety states, David M.Clark phobic disorders, Gillian Butler obsessional disorders, Paul M.Salkovskis and Joan Kirk depression, Melanie Fennell somatic problems, Paul M.Salkovskis eating disorders, Christopher Fairburn and Peter Cooper chronic psychiatric handicaps, John Hall marital problems, Karen B.Schmaling et al sexual dysfunctions, Keith Hawton problem-solving, Keith Hawton and Joan Kirk.

Keith Hawton

Papers

Cognitive behaviour therapy for psychiatric problems : a practical guide

Cognitive Behaviour Theraphy in Psychiatry: A Practical Guide