Written by the developers of the popular Problem-Solving Approach (PST), this evidence-based manual reflects important advances in neuroscience that underscore the important role of emotion as a crucial aspect of behavioral health treatment. This updated treatment model, Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy (EC-PST) moves emotion to a critical position that is integrated throughout its therapeutic strategies. This is a significant shift in interventions that had previously focused on cognitive approaches. Comprehensive and detailed, this manual provides specific treatment guidelines based on a "stepped-care" model of PST through four major toolkits, clinical examples, and case studies for the application of EC-PST. It describes approaches that can be used for a wide variety of populations (including such targeted groups as U.S. Veterans and active military personnel), settings, and client issues. It addresses such new implementation systems as telehealth, and community collaborative care models. In addition, the authors provide empirically-based evidence of the treatment's efficacy underlying positive functioning factors such as hope, well-being, enhanced leadership, and more. The print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents. Therapy client workbook available as an added resource with book purchase. Key Features: Provides evidence-based update of popular treatment modality Authored by the co-developers of PST and EC-PST Includes clinical examples, treatment aids, and case studies for treatment with a variety of populations Offers new treatment guidelines for suicide risk reduction, enhancing positive functioning, and fostering resilience among U.S. veterans and active military personnel Adopted by the VA and DOD Also available for purchase, Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy Client Workbook
PREFACE SECTION I. CONCEPTUAL AND EMPIRICAL CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 1: What is Emotion-Centered Problem-Solving Therapy? Chapter 2: Understanding Psychopathology and Behavioral Disorders: A Social Problem-Solving/Diathesis Stress Framework Chapter 3: Problem-Solving Based Therapies: Empirical Support and Transdiagnostic Nature SECTION II. ASSESSMENT, CLINICAL, AND TREATMENT PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS; EC-PST "META-MESSAGES" Chapter 4: Assessment and Treatment Planning Considerations Chapter 5: EC-PST "Meta-Messages" and Other Important Clinical Considerations Chapter 6: Overview of the EC-PST Therapy Process, Introductory Sessions, and the Cases of "Megan," "David," and "Mark" SECTION III. EMOTION-CENTERED PROBLEM-SOLVING THERAPY: TREATMENT GUIDELINES Chapter 7: Toolkit #1: Planful Problem Solving (FosteringEffective Problem Solving) Chapter 8: Toolkit #2: Problem-Solving Multitasking(Overcoming Brain Overload) Chapter 9: Toolkit #3: Motivation for Action (Fostering Motivationand Overcoming Hopelessness) Chapter 10: Toolkit #4: "Stop and Slow Down" (OvercomingEmotional Dysregulation) Chapter 11: Guided Practice, Future Forecasting, and EndingTreatment Chapter 12: Special Applications: Suicide Prevention and Treatment;Fostering Positive Functioning; Military/VeteranPopulations REFERENCES APPENDIX: Participant Guidebook
