Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Therapist Guide (Treatments That Work)

The Unified Protocol has been under development for several years, but now a full treatment manual exists. I last read about the method in  Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders, Fourth Edition: A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual (Barlow: Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders) , itself an extremely valuable assortment of empirically-validated treatments. But this new manual stands on its own, and I find that it adds enough insight and new material to make it worth buying in addition to CHPD.Since the appearance in the aforementioned book, the developers have made a few changes and enhancements. They blend in motivational interviewing concepts at the front, so as to improve retention in treatment and commitment to completing homework. They also develop the mindfulness themes more fully, alongside the emotional exposure practices. Finally, I would highly recommend using the workbook,  Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Workbook (Treatments That Work) , because of the additional explanatory text for the client (and the treatment provider!) as well as the worksheets.I find that this manual gives me enough to use the treatment method directly with my clients. I have five currently engaged in the Unified Protocol, including one case of social phobia with alcohol dependence and one case of mixed anxiety and depression. So far my clients have been responding well, in terms of finding the treatment engaging, and completion rates of homework have been higher. This is going to become my mainstay treatment for disorders of emotion. An excellent tool for any clinician.

to be honest i didn't read this book because it was returned for a class. overall i think that it was a pretty good quick reference from what i flipped through.

Not surprisingly, David Barlow has written a clear description of the treatment approach that has been tested empirically. He includes a clear rationale for this expanded CBT approach to the treatment of anxiety and depression. I have spent decades treating patients with anxiety and depression, and I found this book quite useful.

Seems to be helpful. Would be better if there were more consice chapter outlines available.

Participant manual is far more useful and is cheaper. Based on a cursory review, participant manual seems to have more information on facilitating UP groups, which seems odd.

I hoped to find a currently on the market. Since this was a new book and pilot program, I was looking for the latest and greatest. The concepts were not new.

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Good product at reasonable price. Good service and prompt seller

Fantastic protocol book!

Purchased for educational use during a 'therapy' course. Very useful. Continuing to use as a reference long after the course has finished. Would recommend.