Developmental Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Adults outlines a new cognitive approach that combines existing CBT theory and strategies with a lifespan developmental psychopathology perspective. The major focus is on the relationship between mastery of normative psycho-social developmental tasks and mental health. Primary targets for therapy are maladaptive developmental pathways that have significantly disrupted the client’s ability to cope with normal adult tasks and challenges.
Key Features
- Integrative Approach: Combines CBT theory with developmental psychopathology.
- Focus on Mastery: Emphasises the relationship between normative psycho-social tasks and mental health.
- New Strategies: Introduces developmental assessment and therapy strategies.
- Clinical Examples: Provides insights into pathways to competence and deviance.
Additional Information
The book builds on standard cognitive therapy models and techniques, while providing further assessment and therapy strategies to address patterns interfering with resolution of normative adult tasks and roles. It offers a variety of psycho-social developmental task difficulties in occupational, social, and family functioning. The contrast between normal and atypical processes as they emerge at different developmental periods is also explored.
