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Title:
Emotion in therapy : from science to practice / Stefan G. Hofmann ; foreword by Steven C. Hayes.
Author:
Hofmann, Stefan G.
Publication Information:
New York : The Guilford Press, [2016]
Call Number:
BF531 .H64 2016
Abstract:
"Grounded in cutting-edge scientific research, this book presents innovative ways to explore and work with emotions in psychotherapy. Preeminent clinician-researcher Stefan G. Hofmann accessibly explains how emotions operate, what influences them, and how they can cause distress. He presents strategies that can significantly improve existing evidence-based treatments and promote positive affect and happiness. Clinicians are guided to help clients with any diagnosis gain emotional awareness and use emotion regulation techniques, mindfulness-based practices, and other effective strategies. "In Practice" sidebars highlight specific clinical issues and offer illustrative case vignettes"-- Provided by publisher.

"Grounded in cutting edge scientific research, this book presents innovative ways to explore and work with emotions in psychotherapy. Preeminent clinician researcher Stefan G. Hofmann accessibly explains how emotions operate, what influences them, and how they can cause distress. He presents strategies that can significantly improve existing evidence based treatments and promote positive affect and happiness. Clinicians are guided to help clients with any diagnosis gain emotional awareness and use emotion regulation techniques, mindfulness based practices, and other effective strategies. "In Practice" sidebars highlight specific clinical issues and offer illustrative case vignettes"-- Provided by publisher.
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9781462524488
Physical Description:
xxi, 202 pages ; 24 cm
Contents:
1. The Nature of Emotions -- 2. Individual Differences -- 3. Motivation and Emotion -- 4. Self and Self-Regulation -- 5. Emotion Regulation -- 6. Appraisal and Reappraisal -- 7. Positive Affect and Happiness -- 8. Neurobiology of Emotions -- Appendix I. Common Self-Report Measures -- Appendix II. Progressive Muscle Relaxation -- Appendix III. Expressive Writing.
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