Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy for Social Phobia

Download or read book Cognitive-behavioral Group Therapy for Social Phobia written by Richard G. Heimberg and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2002-07-03 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first published manual for cognitive-behavioral group therapy for social phobia (CBGT), an empirically supported treatment approach that has been applied in clinical and research settings for over 20 years. The authors demonstrate how to orient clients to the approach; implement in-session exposures, cognitive restructuring techniques, and homework assignments; and overcome stumbling blocks in treatment. Filled with helpful clinical pointers, case examples, and therapist -- client dialogues, the book also includes sample handouts and forms.