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| Introduction | |
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| Overview of Contemporary Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Couples and Families | |
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| Learning Theory Principles | |
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| Cognitive Therapy Principles | |
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| The Integrative Potential of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | |
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| The Mechanics of Change with Couples and Families | |
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| Cognitive Processes | |
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| Attachment and Affect | |
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| The Role of Behavioral Change | |
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| The Schema Component in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | |
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| The Concept of Schema | |
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| Automatic Thoughts and Schemas | |
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| Underlying Schemas and Cognitive Distortions | |
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| Identifying Schemas from the Family of Origin and Their Impact on Couple and Family Relationships | |
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| Cognitions and Transgenerational Schemas | |
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| The Role of Neurobiological Processes | |
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| The Role of the Amygdala | |
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| Cognition versus Emotion | |
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| Methods of Clinical Assessment | |
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| Initial Joint Interviews | |
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| Consultation with Previous Therapists and Other Mental Health Providers | |
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| Inventories, and Questionnaires | |
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| Additional Psychological Testing and Appraisals | |
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| Genograms | |
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| Ongoing Assessment and Case Conceptualization throughout the Course of Therapy | |
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| Specific Difficulties with the Assessment Process | |
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| Behavioral Observations and Change | |
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| Structured Family Interaction | |
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| Assessment of Cognitions | |
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| Individual Interviews | |
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| Identification of Macro-Level Patterns and Core Relationship Issues | |
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| Assessing Motivation to Change | |
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| Feedback on the Assessment | |
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| Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Core Beliefs | |
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| Differentiating Core Beliefs from Schemas | |
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| Negative Framing and How to Identify It | |
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| Identifying and Labeling Cognitive Distortions | |
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| Translating Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors in the Process of Conceptualization | |
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| Attribution and Standards and Their Role in Assessment | |
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| Targeting Maladaptive Behavioral Patterns | |
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| Testing and Reinterpreting Automatic Thoughts | |
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| Formulating a Plan of Treatment | |
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| Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques | |
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| Educating and Socializing Couples and Family Members about the Cognitive-Behavioral Model | |
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| Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Associated Emotions and Behavior | |
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| Addressing Schemas and Schema Restructuring | |
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| Instituting Enactment through Reframing and Rehearsal | |
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| Behavioral Techniques | |
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| Addressing the Potential for Relapse | |
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| Handling Roadblocks and Resistance to Change | |
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| Partners' Negativity and Hopelessness about Change | |
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| Differences in Agendas | |
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| Anxiety about Changing Existing Patterns in the Relationship | |
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| Relinquishing Perceived Power and Control | |
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| Issues of Taking Responsibility for Change | |
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| Roadblocks | |
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| Special Topics | |
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| Divorce | |
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| Cultural Sensitivity | |
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| Depression, Personality Disorder, and Other Mental Illnesses | |
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| Extramarital Affairs | |
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| Substance Abuse | |
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| Domestic Abuse | |
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| Contraindications and Limitations of the Cognitive-Behavioral Approach | |
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| Couples and Families in Crisis | |
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| Same-Sex Couples and Their Children | |
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| Atypical Couple and Family Consultations | |
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| Cotherapy with Couples and Families | |
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| Multilevel Treatment | |
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| Enhancements to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | |
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| Acceptance-Based Techniques | |
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| Mindfulness | |
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| Case Examples | |
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| The Retirement Trap | |
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| Family of Gluttons | |
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| Epilogue | |
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| Questionnaires and Inventories for Couples and Families | |
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| Dysfunctional Thought Record | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |