Emotion Rituals - A Resource for Therapists and Clients (Hardcover)

As cognitive behavioral therapy continues to gain popularity and credibility as one of the leading approaches in psychotherapy, practitioners, researchers and theorists are working to integrate existing concepts into CBT. Emotion Rituals presents a novel theory of the effect that emotions and feelings may have in changing cognitive behavior when introduced to the therapy process through the correct ritual. By exploring the interplay between thoughts and feelings, the author shows that emotions are an integral part of the therapeutic process, which can affect the cognitive thought processes of a patient. Feelings create thoughts and feelings change feelings. McMillan draws from classic writings on emotion, current research and theory in the fields of neurochemistry and neuropsychology, and his own experience as a practitioner to explore an understanding of emotion in the context of CBT. This book proposes that real change can come about outside of the therapy hour, in a patient's daily life, through the use of rituals developed and practiced with the therapist. therapy and apply it to her own life, furthering the change process and increasing the effectiveness of the next session. Through his unique writing style, which blends hard facts, sound theoretical discussion, and an easy conversational style, the author is able to present a new and complicated treatise in an eminently readable text. McMillan presents complex ideas through dialogue with patients, group therapy members, and colleagues, orienting the reader in a question-and-answer format that makes the material come alive.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2005
First published:	2006
Authors:	David W. McMillan
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	282
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-95209-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Counselling Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Occupational therapy > Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)
LSN:	0-415-95209-3
Barcode:	9780415952095

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