UID:
almahu_9949211317102882
Format:
xi, 213 pages ;
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cm
Edition:
Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2019. Available via World Wide Web.
Edition:
Access limited by licensing agreement.
ISBN:
9781433831508 (print ed.)
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1433831503 (print ed.)
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9781433831560 (electronic bk.)
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1433831562 (electronic bk.)
Content:
"Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not the result of negative thinking; it creates life problems that create maladaptive thoughts. Even though cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) approaches have since been well adapted to adult ADHD, as demonstrated in many outcome studies and meta-analyses, the role and relevance of cognitive interventions for adult ADHD has been questioned over the years. ADHD can be understood as a performance or implementation problem of difficulties organizing and following through on viable actions and plans. CBT interventions promote skill-based compensations, coping strategies, and other workarounds for the core difficulties associated with the disorder (e.g., time management, organizational skills, procrastination). These behavioral skills will most definitely improve coping and functioning; and cognitive interventions are helpful as ADHD coexists with mood and anxiety issues and low self-esteem. The chief aim of CBT for adult ADHD and its main outcome measure is behavioral; clients can improve functioning and well-being using known coping skills. This book is written for practicing mental health professionals, clinician–researchers, and clinicians-in-training who are seeking credible and clinically useful approaches that deliver demonstrable improvements in lives of clients with adult ADHD. Although the book deals with adult ADHD, its relevance for behavioral and other interventions is evident throughout the chapters and case examples. Each chapter of this book is devoted to the understanding of an aspect of the role of the thoughts and beliefs observed in adults with ADHD. This understanding is used to inform targets for therapeutic interventions, illustrated with case examples."--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
Content:
"While negative thinking does not cause ADHD, research shows that cognitive strategies play a key role in maintaining ADHD symptoms. In Rethinking Adult ADHD: Helping Clients Turn Intentions Into Actions, Dr. J. Russell Ramsay provides a first-of-its-kind exploration of the common beliefs that underlie and reinforce ADHD in adults, and offers a blueprint to help clients overcome ADHD symptoms using cognitive behavior therapy. The book explores research on negative thoughts and beliefs in adults with ADHD, specifically the belief, or lack thereof, in one's ability to persistently and consistently carry out the steps required to achieve one's goals. This manifests in what Dr. Ramsay describes as self-distrust thoughts and self-mistrust beliefs, and which leads to escape-avoidance coping patterns. To address these problems, he targets emotional, behavioral, and relationship problems for work in therapy. Clinical case illustrations show how traditional cognitive change tactics can be adapted to treatment of adult ADHD, to foster the implementation of coping strategies and essential skills. These cognitive approaches serve as an essential ligament in treatment, designed to help adults with ADHD more consistently turn their intentions into actions"--
Note:
Introduction to adult ADHD -- Clinical outcome research for adult ADHD -- Cognitive behavior therapy model of adult ADHD -- Cognitive interventions adapted to adult ADHD -- Cognitive interventions in action: Common issues in cognitive behavior therapy for adult ADHD -- Additional clinical issues in cognitive behavior therapy for adult ADHD -- Case examples -- Appendix. Credible sources of information about adult ADHD.
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Also issued in print.
Additional Edition:
Online version: Ramsay, J. Russell, Rethinking adult ADHD Washington : American Psychological Association, 2019. ISBN 9781433831560
Additional Edition:
Original
Language:
English
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