Jonathan W. Kanter

Desde los primeros a os de su desarrollo, la psicoterapia anal tico-funcional (PAF) ha sido apreciada por su innovaci n cl nica y su poder de transformaci n con clientes con todo tipo de problem ticas. Bas ndose en los fundamentos de sus anteriores vol menes sobre esta vers til terapia, los editores de La pr ctica de la psicoterapia anal tico-funcional re nen a destacados cl nicos e investigadores para explicar en profundidad c mo la PAF puede utilizarse junto con un amplio espectro de enfoques terap uticos, as como diversas poblaciones de clientes. Los rasgos distintivos del m todo, incluyendo la sensibilidad del terapeuta y la respuesta a la conducta del cliente de forma instant nea, la valent a, el mindfulness, y la aceptaci n, informan una pluralidad de intervenciones y estrategias, entre ellas: - Integrar la PAF con otros tratamientos, incluyendo la terapia cognitivo- conductual, la terapia de aceptaci n y compromiso, la terapia dial ctica conductual, la activaci n conductual, las terapias psicodin micas y de g nero.- Aplicar la PAF con diversas culturas, nacionalidades y etnias.- Emplear la PAF con parejas.- Aumentar la sensibilidad y la eficacia con clientes del colectivo LGBTI.- Modificar la PAF para su uso apropiado en el desarrollo de adolescentes.- Mejorar la intervenci n con pacientes con trastorno mental grave en entornos institucionales. Estas aplicaciones de la PAF dar n a los terapeutas un poderoso complemento a su trabajo. La pr ctica de la psicoterapia anal tico-funcional apunta hacia direcciones convincentes en el crecimiento personal y el cambio en ambos polos del v nculo terap utico.

For more than two decades, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy has brought new meaning – and new meaningfulness – to client/therapist relationships. And clients with disorders as varied as depression, PTSD, and fibromyalgia have benefited from its nuanced, curative power. In A Guide to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, originators Robert Kohlenberg and Mavis Tsai join with other FAP practitioners to present a clinical framework, addressing points of convergence and divergence with other behavior therapies. Tracing FAP’s emerging evidence base, it takes readers through the deep complexities and possibilities of the therapeutic bond. And the attention to mindfulness and the self makes maximum clinical use of the uniqueness of every client – and every therapist.

Behavioral activation theory indicates that much clinically relevant human behavior is a function of positive reinforcement, and that when positive reinforcement is reduced, lost, or chronically low depression results. Behavioral activation encourages clients to obtain and nurture the skills that allow them to establish and maintain contact with diverse, stable sources of positive reinforcement. This creates a life of meaning, value and purpose. Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features clarifies the fundamental theoretical and practical features of behavioral activation, integrating various techniques into a unified whole that is efficient and effective. The book includes numerous case examples and transcribed segments from therapy sessions and outlines behavioral concepts using straightforward terms and examples so that all therapists can see the utility and practical value of this approach. This book will provide essential guidance for students and new therapists, as well as more experienced clinicians wanting to know more about what makes behavioral activation a distinct form of cognitive behavior therapy.

Behavioral activation theory indicates that much clinically relevant human behavior is a function of positive reinforcement, and that when positive reinforcement is reduced, lost, or chronically low depression results. Behavioral activation encourages clients to obtain and nurture the skills that allow them to establish and maintain contact with diverse, stable sources of positive reinforcement. This creates a life of meaning, value and purpose. Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features clarifies the fundamental theoretical and practical features of behavioral activation, integrating various techniques into a unified whole that is efficient and effective. The book includes numerous case examples and transcribed segments from therapy sessions and outlines behavioral concepts using straightforward terms and examples so that all therapists can see the utility and practical value of this approach. This book will provide essential guidance for students and new therapists, as well as more experienced clinicians wanting to know more about what makes behavioral activation a distinct form of cognitive behavior therapy.

For more than two decades, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy has brought new meaning – and new meaningfulness – to client/therapist relationships. And clients with disorders as varied as depression, PTSD, and fibromyalgia have benefited from its nuanced, curative power. In A Guide to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, originators Robert Kohlenberg and Mavis Tsai join with other FAP practitioners to present a clinical framework, addressing points of convergence and divergence with other behavior therapies. Tracing FAP’s emerging evidence base, it takes readers through the deep complexities and possibilities of the therapeutic bond. And the attention to mindfulness and the self makes maximum clinical use of the uniqueness of every client – and every therapist.