Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD is a professor of psychology at Boston University, editor of Cognitive Therapy and Research, and a highly cited researcher with more than 300 peer-reviewed journal articles and 20 books on the nature and treatment of emotional disorders. Michael W. Otto, PhD is a professor of psychology at Boston University. His work includes over 400 publications on the nature and treatment of anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders.

• Table of ContentsChapter 1: Characterizing Social Anxiety DisorderWhat is Social Anxiety Disorder?Diagnostic Criteria for SADDisorder Prevalence and CharacteristicsInformation Processing of SADEtiology of SADAssessment of Social Anxiety and SADContemporary Psychological TreatmentsPharmacological TreatmentsChapter 2: Overall Description of Treatment StrategyJust do it!The General Treatment ModelThe Elements of the Treatment ModelPutting It All Together: Designing ExposuresChapter 3: Research Basis for the Treatment ModelSocial StandardsGoal SettingSelf-Focused AttentionSelf-PerceptionEstimated Social CostPerception of Emotional ControlPerceived Social SkillsSafety and Avoidance BehaviorsPost-Event RuminationSummaryChapter 4: Session-by-Session OutlineGeneral OutlineSession 1Session 2Session 3-6Session 7-EndLast SessionChapter 5: Treatment Modifications and ConsiderationsIndividual Treatment ModificationsWorking with Patients on MedicationChapter 6: Treatment in Action: Clinical ExamplesPreparation for ExposuresEarly In-Session Exposures with Attention TrainingPost-Exposure DiscussionViewing Videotaped ExposuresHome Practice ExposuresLater In-Session ExposuresIn-Vivo Social Mishap ExposuresChapter 7: Complicating FactorsIntrusive and Self-Deprecating ThoughtsHostility and paranoiaDepression and SADSubstance Abuse and SADTroubleshooting: NonresponseTrouble Shooting: Poor AdherenceTroubleshooting: Poor Retention of Therapeutic GainsChapter 8: Maintenance and Follow-Up StrategiesGeneralizing Treatment SkillsRelapse Prevention SkillsClosing Treatment: Attending to Well-BeingBooster SessionsChapter 9: Cultural FactorsCultural Differences in Prevalence RatesCultural Differences in Treatment ResponseCultural-Specific Expressions of SADDimensions Contributing to Cultural DifferencesSummary

"—detailed description of use as individual therapy will be new and unique and valued as will the section on working with patients on medication. This book will be useful for clinicians in practice as well as trainees in psychological grad school.”—Mark Pollack, MD “I recommend publishing this book for the reasons outlined above. The authors are leaders in CBT and have developed a text that is based on the latest research while keeping in mind that patients present differently, thus requiring an intervention that meets their needs and preferences. How to refine CBT applications to best work with patients to help them achieve their goals is what this book is all about.”—Jasper Smits, PhD, professor of psychology, U Texas at Austin.