LCCN
2017-448833
Reviews
It should be considered an extremely important and much overdue contribution to the ADHD clinical literature ... Safren, et al. deserve kudos for taking the first step down that path with their splendid volumes, which, in addition to helping adults with ADHD, also shed light on the work yet to be done., "It should be considered an extremely important and much overdue contribution to the ADHD clinical literature ... Safren, et al. deserve kudos for taking the first step down that path with their splendid volumes, which, in addition to helping adults with ADHD, also shed light on the work yet to be done."--Journal of Attention Disorders
Dewey Edition
23
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Dewey Decimal
616.85/89
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: INFORMATION ABOUT ADULT ADHD Chapter 2: OVERVIEW OF THIS TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR ADHD IN ADULTHOOD Chapter 3: INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS WITH SPOUSE, PARTNER, OR FAMILY MEMBER (IF APPLICABLE) MODULE 1: ORGANIZING AND PLANNING Chapter 4: THE FOUNDATION: ORGANIZING AND PLANNING SKILLS Chapter 5: ORGANIZATION OF MULTIPLE TASKS Chapter 6: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND MANAGING OVERWHELMING TASKS Chapter 7: ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS MODULE 2: REDUCING DISTRACTIBILITY Chapter 8: GAUGING YOUR ATTENTION SPAN AND DISTRACTIBILITY DELAY Chapter 9: MODIFYING YOUR ENVIRONMENT MODULE 3: ADAPTIVE THINKING Chapter 10: INTRODUCING a Cognitive Model of ADHD Chapter 11: ADAPTIVE THINKING Chapter 12: rehearsal and review of adaptive thinking skills MODULE 4: ADDITIONAL SKILLS Chapter 13: APPLICATION OF SKILLS TO PROCRASTINATION (Optional) Chapter 14: HANDLING SLIPS Appendix: Forms and Worksheets References About the Authors
Synopsis
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is a prevalent and impairing disorder. While medications have been effective in treating adult ADHD, the majority of individuals treated with medications still have symptoms that require additional skills and symptom management strategies. This Second Edition of Mastering Your Adult ADHD is thoroughly updated to present the most current, empirically supported treatment strategies in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for coping with symptoms of adult ADHD. The Therapist Guide provides clinicians with effective means of teaching adult clients skills that have been scientifically tested and shown to help them cope with ADHD. The program has been updated to include the optional use of technology and smart phones to improve organization and planning. Core modules cover the development of systems for keeping track of appointments and tasks, reducing distractibility, and improving adaptive thinking skills, and there's an optional module on reducing procrastination. Information is also provided regarding holding an informational meeting with a spouse, partner, or family member. The step-by-step, session-by-session descriptions are a practical resource for therapists who deliver the treatment. The companion Client Workbook contains all of the necessary information for participating in the practical CBT intervention. It includes worksheets, forms, and a link to an assessment measure that can be used to gauge progress during treatment., This Second Edition of Mastering Your Adult ADHD is thoroughly updated to present the most current, empirically supported treatment strategies in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for coping with symptoms of adult ADHD.
LC Classification Number
RC552.P67M364 2017
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
2017
