Practice-oriented, evidence-based guidance on treating alcohol problems – one of the most widespread health problems in modern society.This volume in the series Advances in Psychotherapy – Evidence-Based Practice provides therapists and students with practical and evidence-based guidance on the diag…

A thorough and authoritative record of the best assessment methods in health psychologyAssessment in Health Psychology presents and discusses the best and most appropriateassessment methods and instruments for all specific areas that are central for health psychologists. It also describes the concep…

For all who work with autism spectrum clients – 78 FAQs about autism, Asperger, and atypical autism answered by 66 of the world's leading experts!Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), which include autism, Asperger syndrome, and atypical autism, are puzzling, controversial, and a challenge – and the sub…

Compact, authoritative guide to effective diagnosis and empirically supported treatments for autism spectrum disorder.This addition to the Advances in Psychotherapy–Evidence-Based Practice series is a straightforward yet authoritative guide to effective diagnosis and empirically supported treatments…

Illustrated with artwork and poetry, this unique resource is an invaluable tool for future physicians and health care providers to learn the important role behavior plays in health care. Full of case examples, succinct information, plus tips and practice Q & As for the USMLE exam.

An authoritative volume discussing the most influential state-of-the-art behavior-based alternatives to traditional self-reports in psychological assessmentTraditional self-reports can be an unsufficiant source of information about personality, attitudes, affect, and motivation. What are the alterna…

Earn 5 CE credits for reading volumes of the Advances in Psychotherapy book series. Click here to find out more!This book provides clear guidance about effective, evidence-based approaches to treating alcohol misuse in young adults.Heavy drinking – and its associated problems – are an integral part …

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common and complex problem that is often overseen by health professionals. This easy-to-read, evidence-based book helps professionals to carefully assess and treat BDD by recognizing the unique features inherent to this disorder.]]

Clear, up-to-date guidance from leading experts on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood obesity. In particular, family-based treatment, the method best supported by the research, is outlined and handouts for clinical use are included.

Earn 5 CE credits for reading volumes of the Advances in Psychotherapy book series. Click here to find out more!Although there are now proven behavioral and psychological methods of dealing with and alleviating chronic pain, methods that can supplement or replace drug treatments, these are not alway…

This highly popular health psychology text, which is both a working reference manual for professional health psychologists and a highly regarded teaching tool, is now available in a fully revised and updated new edition. The first section looks at the foundations of good practice, including how to c…

Even those clinicians who have a special expertise in the treatment of eating disorders frequently find themselves in despair after trying unsuccessfully to persuade a seriously ill patient to accept treatment. This book can help.Eating disorders are causing increasing problems in our society, and m…

A compact, “how-to” manual on effective, evidence-based treatments for enuresis and encopresis.The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and relevant aspects and methods of …

The conceptualization, assessment, and evidence-based behavioral treatment of migraine and headache – how to ensure optimal outcomes with two of the most common medical conditions in the world.This book describes the conceptualization, assessment, and evidence-based behavioral treatment of migraine …

Effective approaches to behavioral and psychosocial treatment of heart disease, presenting the best from research for clinicians, in a compact and practice-oriented book