Ultra-short-term cognitive-behavioral interventions. A new practical model.

A new practical model in the field of mental health and integrated care.

The uniqueness of this book lies in the clinical description of a new practical model for providing therapeutic services and what practice patterns will look like in specialized psychotherapeutic and integrated settings. It includes 20 of the most common ultra-short-term interventions: their descriptions, typical indications, treatment protocols, and illustrations of the interventions themselves. To demonstrate changes in practice patterns, descriptions of full courses of focused therapy sessions are provided, including ultra-short-term interventions for symptoms such as depression, anxiety, acute distress, chronic pain, sleep problems, and weight issues. The appendices include the 10 most commonly used brief functional assessment and treatment monitoring screening tools, as well as 24 handouts.

Len Sperry and Vasilya Binenstock offer a new practical treatment model for both general medical and psychological problems in mental health and integrated care settings using focused interventions in short-term therapeutic formats.

This unique book contains a set of interventions and approaches (including CBT methods) designed for quick and effective treatment of specific symptoms in very short (10-20 min.) time frames. Twenty short-term therapy interventions, most common in mental health and integrated care settings, are illustrated through session records for problems such as depression, anxiety, acute distress, chronic pain, sleep problems, and weight issues.

The book will be beneficial for both novice and experienced consultants and psychotherapists in conducting short-term therapy, equipping them with the necessary skills to address practical tasks in the field of mental health.

"The book is unique in that it offers an effective way to implement fast, evidence-based treatment methods using an innovative approach called pattern-focused therapy.

It is a treasure trove of CBT techniques, clearly defined with detailed descriptions to help quickly master the approach. Tables with specific assessment questions for a wide range of problems are presented along with practical worksheets for homework. If you want to become a more effective therapist, read this book!"
— Brian A. Gerrard, Ph.D., California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, USA