Christopher R. Martell Bücher

Verhaltensaktivierung (Behavioral Activation, BA) ist eine innovative, der sogenannten „Dritten Welle“ der Verhaltenstherapie zugehörige Methode der Depressionsbehandlung. BA gründet in der Verstärkerverlusttheorie der Depression und geht davon aus, dass Depression aus belastenden Erfahrungen heraus entsteht und durch Vermeidungsverhalten aufrechterhalten wird. Die Behandlungstechniken beinhalten u. a. Validierungs- und Akzeptanzstrategien sowie den Einsatz von entgegengesetztem Handeln zur Überwindung von Verhaltensblockaden. Das Manual bildet einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Fortentwicklung der Verhaltenstherapie. Verständlich und praxisnah geschrieben, beinhaltet es eine Vielzahl von Anwendungsbeispielen und zeigt deutlich die Weiterentwicklung der Methode seit dem von Lewinsohn vorgeschlagenen Aufbau angenehmer Aktivitäten.

From leading experts in behavioral activation research and clinical practice, this volume presents an empirically tested approach for helping clients overcome depression by becoming active and engaged in their own lives. Behavioral activation is a stand-alone treatment whose principles can be integrated easily with other approaches that therapists already use. Guidelines are presented for identifying individualized treatment targets, monitoring and scheduling "antidepressant" activities -- experiences that are likely to be rewarding and pleasurable -- and decreasing avoidance and ruminative thinking. Rich clinical illustrations include an extended case example that runs throughout the book. Twenty-two reproducible forms, worksheets, and tables can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Unlike other mindfulness resources for moms and moms-to-be, this compassionate book is grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, a proven program. The authors are leading experts on the emotional challenges of pregnancy and early parenting--and how to overcome them. Guided meditations and gentle yoga practices help you build crucial skills to prevent depression, ease anxiety, and minimize stress during this unique and important phase of your life. Clear suggestions for how to follow the program day by day are accompanied by moving reflections from a "circle of mothers" working through the same steps. In a convenient large-size format, the book features journaling exercises and other practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed). The companion website also includes audio downloads narrated by renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg, plus video clips of prenatal yoga practices.