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Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Creating Intense and Curative Therapeutic Relationships

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ISBN-10: 0387708545

ISBN-13: 9780387708546

Edition: 1991

Authors: Robert J. Kohlenberg, Mavis Tsai

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As cognitive behavior therapy becomes increasingly integrated, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) remains a rich therapeutic method. FAP synthesizes aspects of psychodynamic and object relations therapy with traditional CBT methods, and author/ practitioners Robert Kohlenberg and Mavis Tsai originally created this book to be more than a simple how-to manual. Rather it is a powerful framework for clinicians seeking to rethink their approach to the therapeutic relationship. Now in paperback, this classic work is more relevant than ever. The book begins with the theory behind the therapy (including its roots in B. F. Skinner??'s behavior-analytic work in the 1970s), explaining why…    
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List price: $99.99
Copyright year: 1991
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 6/26/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 217
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.25" long x 0.18" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English

Introduction
Philosophical Tenets of Radical Behaviorism
Contextual Nature of Knowledge and Reality
Nonmentalistic View of Behavior: The Focus on Environmental Variables That Control Behavior
Focal Interest in Verbal Behavior Controlled by Directly Observed Events
Theoretical Underpinnings of FAP
Reinforcement
Specification of Clinically Relevant Behavior
Arranging for Generalization
Clinical Application of Functional Analytic Psychotherapy
Client Problems and Clinically Relevant Behaviors
Client Problems That Occur in Session
Client Improvements That Occur in Session
Client Interpretations of Behavior
Assessment
Therapeutic Technique-The Five Rules
Watch for CRBs
Evoke CRBs
Reinforce CRB2s
Observe the Potentially Reinforcing Effects of Therapist Behavior in Relation to Client CRBs
Give Interpretations of Variables That Affect Client Behavior
Case Illustration
Supplementation: Enhancing Therapist Awareness of Clinically Relevant Behavior
Classification of Verbal Behavior
The FAP Client Response Classification System
Classification and the Observation of Clinically Relevant Behavior
Examples of Classifications of Client Responses
Therapeutic Situations That Frequently Evoke Clinically Relevant Behavior
The Role of Emotions and Memories in Behavior Change
Emotions
Learning the Meanings of Feelings
Feelings as Causes of Behavior
Expressing Feelings
Avoiding Feelings
Degree of Contact with Controlling Variables
Memories
Clinical Implications
Offer a Behavioral Rationale for Getting in Touch with Feelings
Increase Private Control of Feelings
Increase Therapist Expression of Feelings
Enhance Client Contact with Controlling Variables
Case Illustration
Cognitions and Beliefs
Cognitive Therapy
Problems with Cognitive Therapy and the ABC Paradigm
Revised Formulation of Cognitive Therapy
The FAP Revision of A [right arrow] B [right arrow] C
Contingency-Shaped Behavior
Tacts and Mands: Two Types of Verbal Behavior
Rule-Governed Behavior
Cognitive Structures and Contingency-Shaped Behavior
Clinical Implications of the FAP View of Beliefs
Focus on Thinking in the Here and Now
Take into Account the Varying Role That Thoughts Can Play
Offer Relevant Explanations of Client Problems
Use Direct Cognitive Manipulation with Caution
Case Illustration
The Self
Common Definitions of the Self
A Behavioral Formulation of Self
Basic Concepts
The Emergence of "I" as a Small Functional Unit
Qualities of the "I"
Maladaptive Development of the Self Experience
Less Severe Disturbances of the Self
Severe Disturbances of the Self
Clinical Implications
Reinforce Talking in the Absence of Specific External Cues
Match Therapeutic Tasks to the Level of Private Control in the Client's Repertoire
Reinforce as Many Client "I X" Statements as Possible
Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: A Bridge between Psychoanalysis and Behavior Therapy
FAP in Contrast with Psychodynamic Approaches
Transference
The Therapeutic Alliance
Object Relations
FAP in Contrast with Current Behavior Therapies
FAP: A Unique Niche between Psychoanalysis and Behavior Therapy
Reflections on Ethical, Supervisory, Research, and Cultural Issues
Ethical Issues
Proceed Cautiously
Avoid Sexual Exploitation
Guard against the Continuation of a Nonbeneficial Treatment
Be Aware of Prejudicial and Oppressive Values
Avoid Emotional Tyranny
FAP Supervision
Research and Evaluation
Pitfalls of Traditional Research Paradigms
Alternative Methods of Data Collection that Influence Clinical Practice
Cultural Problems Due to Loss of Contact
Conclusion
References
Index