Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Name: Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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ISBN: 9780470683453

ISBN-10: 0470683457

ISBN-13: 9780470683453

Edition: 2013

Authors: John L. Taylor, William R. Lindsay, Richard P. Hastings, Chris Hatton

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This edited volume brings together leading proponents of psychological therapies for people with intellectual disabilities. The chapters provide key information and guidance on the nature and prevalence of psychological and mental health problems, delivery of treatment, the effectiveness of treatment, and the relationship of mental health and emotional problems to social deprivation and general health issues in this population. & Contributions cover the preparation of clients for therapy, adjusting the methods of treatment to suit the client group, and working with families and carers to broaden interventions beyond the therapeutic dyad. In addition, chapters encompass interventions for a…

Book details

Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 1/11/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.70" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



About the Editors


List of Contributors


Foreword


Preface



Mental Health and Emotional Problems in People with Intellectual Disabilities




Social and Psychological Factors as Determinants of Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties




The Assessment of Mental Health Problems in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities




Preparing People with Intellectual Disabilities for Psychological Treatment




Adapting Psychological Therapies for People with Intellectual Disabilities I: Assessment and Cognitive Deficit Considerations




Adapting Psychological Therapies for People with Intellectual Disabilities II: Treatment Approaches and Modifications




Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety Disorders




Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Mood Disorders




Anger Control Problems




Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Psychosis




Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Men with Intellectual Disabilities




Developing Psychotherapeutic Interventions for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders




Supporting Care Staff Using Mindfulness- and Acceptance-Based Approaches




Behavioral Approaches to Working with Mental Health Problems




Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and People with Intellectual Disabilities




Mindfulness-Based Approaches




Psychological Therapies for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Future Directions for Research and Practice



Index