Functional Analytic Psychotherapy: Distinctive Features(CBT Distinctive Features)

How can I supercharge the therapy I currently use? This volume distils the core principles, methods, and vision of the approach. Each FAP principleis presented in terms of its intended purpose and is clearly linked to the underlying theory, thus providing clinicians witha straightforward guide for when and how to apply each technique. FAP embraces awareness, courage, and love as integral to the treatment process. Part 1 of this volume reviews the history of FAP and the basic behavioural principles on which it is based. Part 2 provides an easy to use step-by-step guide to the application of FAP techniques. FAP is an approach undergoing a renaissance, and this volume uniquely summarizes the full history, theory, and techniques of FAP, resulting in a handbook perfect for clinicians and graduate students with or without a behavioural background.

Table of Contents:
Part I: Distinctive Theoretical Features of FAP.The Historical Roots of FAP. Appreciations and Misunderstandings of Radical Behaviorism. The Importance of Environments and History. What's the Function? Understanding the Functions of the Therapist. The Central Role of Reinforcement. Natural versus Arbitrary Reinforcement. Clinically Relevant Behaviors. Emotions and Feelings. Development of the Self. Intimacy and Attachment. Cognitions and Beliefs. Hidden Meaning. The Therapy Relationship is a Real Relationship. Creating a Sacred Space of Trust and Safety. Part II: Distinctive Practical Features of FAP. The Treatment Rationale and the Beginning of Therapy. Assessment and Flexible Case Conceptualization. Use of Therapeutic Rules. Awareness (Rule 1, Rule 4). Courage (Rule 2). Therapeutic Love (Rule 3). Self-disclosure: Using Your Personal Reactions to Clients. Homework (Rule 5). Talking with Clients (Rule 5). A Logical Therapeutic Interaction in FAP. Openness to Techniques from other Therapies. Termination. Supervision and Training. Ethical Issues and Precautions. The Promise of FAP.

About the Author :
Mavis Tsai is a psychologist in independent practice and a clinical instructor at the University of Washington, USA, where she is involved in supervision and research. Robert Kohlenberg is a professor of psychology at the University of Washington, USA, where he was the Director of Clinical Training from 1997 - 2004. Jonathan W. Kanter is Associate Professor and Clinic Coordinator at the Department of Psychology, and a Research Scholar at the Center for Addictions and Behavioral Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA Gareth Holman is a Graduate Student at the University of Washington, USA Mary Plummer is a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice, USA

Review :
The authors have written a highly accessible and cogent account of FAP theory and practice. This book clearly shows how experts in other cognitive behaviour therapies can intergrate FAP strategies and techniques into their own practice, in order to enhance their therapeutic benefits. - Frank Bond, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK