Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches (CBT) The common underlying assumption of these cognitive-behavioral approaches is the theory that unproductive or maladaptive thinking and behavior is …

The clinician will use a range of strategies to facilitate these activities. For example, in Relapse Prevention – and many of the cognitive-behavioral approaches – role playing is common. This …

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): Preliminary Evaluation of Effectiveness The term “third-wave” is intended to distinguish these approaches from the more traditional forms of …

Motivational Enhancement Therapies (METs) have been added to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of adolescents because these patients typically come to treatment with …

The goal of Behavioral Couples Therapy (BCT) is to improve the couple’s relationship while building support for abstinence. This means increasing positive activities and improving …

Importantly, this CM benefit may be provided over and above the empirically supported combination of Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy …

Dialectical behavior therapy is part of what is known as the third wave of psychological treatments, following behavioral therapies (1st wave) and cognitive behavioral therapy (2nd …

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most widely used treatments for alcohol use disorder, thought to work by helping individuals develop coping skills to manage cravings and …

An intervention has been developed for adolescents with alcohol and other drug use disorders that integrates Twelve-Step Facilitation with Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive …

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; pronounced like the word “act”) is a cognitive-behavioral approach used in the treatment of …