Handbook of Exposure Therapies

Exposure treatments have been very effective in reducing client fear and anxiety and fostering new and more adaptive behaviors that better manage feared situations. While there are a number of books available discussing exposure therapy applied to a specific disorder, theHandbook of Exposure Therapyprovides an overview to its effective use across a variety of disorders. The handbook addresses the use of exposure therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and applications in behavioral medicine to reduce pain anxiety, injection phobias, and hypochondriasis. The book is intended for clinicians new to exposure therapy and experienced clinicians interested in knowing additional applications for its use. Throughout the book are literature reviews, case studies, and empirical research. The Handbook begins with a description of exposure therapy, the mechanisms of action, and general techniques. The role of verbal processes in mediating and sustaining fear reactions is explored in some detail, as well as context effects, obstacles to effective implementation, and relapse. The middle section of the book discusses the application of exposure therapy to specific disorders, and the last section of the book discusses special issues, including the use of virtual reality techniques in exposure therapy, legal issues, and public perception of exposure therapy. Special Features: *Provides application across multiple disorders *Discusses evidence-based practices *Contains case studiesRichard, David C. S. is the author of 'Handbook of Exposure Therapies', published 2006 under ISBN 9780125874212 and ISBN 0125874219.