Aaron T. Beck Livres

The founder of cognitive therapy and two colleagues apply the concepts of cognitive therapy, used successfully in treating depression, to the treatment of anxiety disorders and phobias. Part I shows how the activation of specific nonadaptive cognitive patterns leads to the complex symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, simple phobias, and the evaluation anxieties. Part II shows how distorted perceptions of threat and danger are corrected through cognitive restructuring, relaxation, and distraction techniques and through such behavioral methods as exposure therapy and activity scheduling.

Explores cruelty and violence in human behavior, tracing its roots in psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminology, and history.

This illustrated guide to the medieval longsword draws on both period sources and the latest research to tell the full story of one of Europe's most iconic medieval weapons.

This fully illustrated study assesses the origins, development, and combat record of the legendary Tiger and Churchill Tanks during World War II. The Tiger and the Churchill are two of the most recognizable heavily armoured tanks of World War II. Both were designed hastily in the early years of the war, and both witnessed inauspicious debuts in battle in August 1942 (the Churchill in the disaster at Dieppe, the Tiger near Leningrad). Despite their heavy weight, both tanks had surprisingly good tactical mobility, and were intended to serve in breakthrough operations. Yet there were key differences between them too, chiefly in the effectiveness of their main armament. This fascinating and detailed work explores the design and development of these famous tanks and the influence this had on their head-to-head encounters, the support services each tank relied upon, and the skills and experiences of the crews that fought in them. The specific battlefield conditions of Normandy in June and July 1944 are also examined, exploring the effect they had on the duels between these two heavyweight AFVs. .

This bestselling, classic work offers a definitive presentation of the theory and practice of cognitive therapy for depression. Aaron T. Beck and his associates set forth their seminal argument that depression arises from a "cognitive triad" of errors and from the idiosyncratic way that one infers, recollects, and generalizes. From the initial interview to termination, many helpful case examples demonstrate how cognitive-behavioral interventions can loosen the grip of "depressogenic" thoughts and assumptions. Guidance is provided for working with individuals and groups to address the full range of problems that patients face, including suicidal ideation and possible relapse. 

Written in a clear, step-by-step style, this ideal teaching text makes cognitive therapy immediately accessible to students as well as to professionals new to cognitive therapy. The author uses a single case example to demonstrate how to conceptualize patients according to the cognitive model, plan treatment, conduct an initial session, structure therapy within and across sessions, incorporate homework, and use cognitive and behavioral techniques. Instructors will appreciate the book's emphasis on formulating cases, making decisions within therapy sessions, diagnosing problems in therapy, and using advanced techniques to modify core beliefs and underlying assumptions. Transcripts in every chapter richly illustrate the narrative.

"This is a book which should be read by every medical student and psychiatric resident as well as by psychiatrists already in practice."--American Journal of Psychiatry

Part of a Growing International Movement to Change the Face of Mental Illness.Is madness purely a medical condition that can be treated with drugs? Is there really a clear dividing line between mental health and mental illness - or is it not so easy to classify who is sane and who is insane?In Madness Explained leading clinical psychologist Richard Bentall shatters the modern myths that surround psychosis. This groundbreaking work argues that we cannot define madness as an illness to be cured like any other; that labels such as 'schizophrenia' and 'manic depression' are meaningless, based on nineteenth-century classifications; and that experiences such as delusions and hearing voices are in fact exaggerations of the mental foibles to which we are all vulnerable.We need, Bentall argues, a radically new way of thinking about psychiatric problems - one that does not reduce madness to bain chemistry, but understands and accepts it as part of human nature.'Bentall destroys many of the foundations underlying psychiatric thinking' - Oliver James'A monumental study ... brave, well-researched and accessible' - Scotland on Sunday'Bental demystifies psychosis and restores the patient to a proper place with the rest of humankind' - Aaron T. Beck

With eloquence and accessibility, Dr. Aaron T. Beck analyzes the actual dialogue of troubled couples to illuminate the most common problems in marriage--the power of negative thinking, disillusionment, rigid rules and expectations, and miscommunication.

The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist, David D. Burns, M.D., outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life. Now, in this updated edition, Dr. Burns adds an All-New Consumer′s Guide To Anti-depressant Drugs as well as a new introduction to help answer your questions about the many options available for treating depression. - Recognise what causes your mood swings - Nip negative feelings in the bud - Deal with guilt - Handle hostility and criticism - Overcome addiction to love and approval - Build self-esteem - Feel good everyday

Nejrůznější terapeutické školy se shodují v tom, že člověk trpící např. depresemi, fobiemi, obsesemi a jinými poruchami, je obětí sil, nad kterými nemá vládu. Renomovaný autor na poli kognitivní terapie nabízí perspektivu, ve které emoční problémy člověka souvisejí do značné míry s pokřivením reality, založeným na chybných předpokladech a závěrech. V průběhu kognitivní terapie pomáhá terapeut pacientovi objasnit tato pokřivení a naučit se alternativní, realističtější způsoby, jak formulovat vlastní zkušenosti. Ve své knize se A. T. Beck konkrétněji zabývá nejčastějšími typy emočních poruch a jejich kognitivním obsahem a následně předkládá principy a techniky kognitivní terapie.

Długo oczekiwane wznowienie popularnego poradnika adresowanego do wszystkich par małżeńskich, które pragną swój związek oprzeć na trwałych fundamentach. Profesor Aaron Beck, światowej sławy autorytet w dziedzinie nauk psychologicznych, przekazuje proste i praktyczne rady, jak opanować umiejętność rozpoznawania i rozwiązywania konfliktów i nieporozumień małżeńskich, które mogą z czasem zniszczyć nie tylko miłość, ale nawet sam związek.

Das Buch ist als Handlungsanweisung für kognitive Therapie verfasst. Dabei ist es den Autoren gelungen, das Grundkonzept der kognitionstheoretischen Erklärung von Angst und Phobien sowie deren Behandlung so zu verdeutlichen, dass ihr praktischer Nutzen für die LeserInnen direkt umsetzbar wird. Vor allem PraktikerInnen werden die Schilderung von konkreten Methoden, Techniken und Fallbeispielen zu schätzen wissen. Sehr wertvoll sind auch die in der Praxis erprobten Tipps und Vorschläge, die sich nicht nur mit sehr weit verbreiteten, sondern auch mit sehr seltenen Problemen beschäftigen. Unter Eingeweihten ein Geheimtipp.

Sie haben dieses Buch in die Hand genommen und denken vermutlich darüber nach, wie Sie bestimmte Dinge in Ihrem Leben verändern können. In Gedanken verändern Gefühle erklären zwei klinische Psychologen, wie Sie Techniken der kognitiven Therapie - einer der wirksamsten und heute gebräuchlichsten Psychotherapieformen - in Ihrer derzeitigen Lebenssituation anwenden können. Mit Hilfe von Arbeitsblättern erlernen Sie Schritt für Schritt Fertigkeiten, die bereits Tausenden von Menschen geholfen haben, Depression, Panikattacken, Ängste, Ärger, Schuldgefühle, Scham, ein schwaches Selbstwertgefühl, Essstörungen, Drogen-, Medikamenten- und Alkoholmissbrauch sowie Beziehungsprobleme zu überwinden. Ob Sie sich nun in einer Therapie befinden oder nicht, mit Hilfe dieses Buches können Sie in jedem Fall lernen, Ihre Stimmungslage zu verbessern und die Veränderungen zu erreichen, die Sie anstreben.