Kristen K. Ellard – författare

Många psykiatriska diagnoser överlappar varandra vad gäller uppkomst samt sårbarhets- och vidmakthållandefaktorer. Unified protocol är en banbrytande behandling med KBT som utgår från det som är gemensamt för olika tillstånd, istället för det diagnosspecifika.

Behandlingsprogrammet har gott stöd för de flesta ångestsyndrom och för depression, liksom vid andra tillstånd där problem med känsloreglering är centralt. En stor fördel är att programmet kan användas oavsett om klienten lider av en eller flera diagnoser. Boken ger lättfattlig och detaljerad information om hur varje session ska genomföras.

Denna terapeutmanual riktar sig till kliniker med utbildning i KBT samt till studerande. Manualen ska användas ihop med Unified protocol – Arbetsbok, som innehåller psykoedukation, övningar och hemuppgifter.

Huvudförfattare är David H. Barlow, professor emeritus i psykologi och psykiatri, som är en av världens främsta psykoterapiforskare.

Manualen har fackgranskats av Billy Larsson, fil.dr, leg. psykolog, leg. psykoterapeut och handledare.

Uppdateringar i denna nya utgåva:

Utökat forskningsstöd Tydligare beskrivning av hur du utför behandlingen Nya kapitel om funktionell bedömning och om Unified protocol i gruppformat Mer användarvänligt arbetsmaterial

Contemporary research on major emotional disorders emphasizes their commonalities rather than their differences. This research continues to lend support for a unified transdiagnostic approach to treatment of these disorders that considers their commonalities and is applicable to a range of emotional problems.Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders provides an alternative to disorder-specific treatments of various emotional disorders, designed to be applicable to the wide range of anxiety and other disorders with strong emotional components. The Therapist Guide and accompanying client Workbook present an eight-module therapy program that puts substantial emphasis on emotion-focused approaches, helping clients confront and experience challenging emotions while teaching them how to regulate those emotions. Expanded considerably in this second edition, the volume provides guidance on using the Unified Protocol (UP) to address problems not only with anxiety, but also with depression, eating disorders, non-suicidal self-injury, substance use, and anger. Treatment procedures have been further elucidated and more guidance is provided to practitioners on how to present key treatment concepts. Chapters brand new to this updated edition introduce functional assessment and describe how to provide the UP in a group format, while patient materials have been revised, streamlined, and made more user-friendly.

Leading therapists and researchers have come to understand that many psychological disorders share common features and respond to common therapeutic treatments. This deepened understanding of the nature of psychological disorders, their causes, and their symptoms has led to the development of new, comprehensive treatment programs that are effective for whole classes of disorders. Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders is one such program.Designed for individuals suffering from emotional disorders, including panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression, this program focuses on helping you to better understand your emotions and identify what you're doing in your responses to them that may be making things worse. Throughout the course of treatment you will learn different strategies and techniques for managing your emotional experiences and the symptoms of your disorder. You will learn how to monitor your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors; confront uncomfortable emotions; and learn more effective ways of coping with your experiences. By proactively practicing the skills presented in this book-and completing the exercises, homework assignments and self-assessment quizzes provided in each chapter, you will address your problems in a comprehensive and effective way so you can regulate your emotional experiences and return to living a happy and functional life.