Refocused Psychotherapy as the First Line Intervention in Behavioral Health

Nicholas A. Cummings, PhD, ScD, is a Past President of the American Psychological Association who for the past half century has been predicting the course of psychology and forming organizations designed to meet the challenges as each occurred. He holds an extensive psychotherapy practice, is the author of 49 books and over 400 journal articles, and has had a profound effect on the course of the profession.Janet L. Cummings, PsyD, has authored nine books with her father, Nicholas Cummings, and is currently Founder’s Professor in the Doctor of Behavioral Health Program at Arizona State University. A cutting-edge practitioner, she also finds time to serve as President of the Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Foundation.

• Introduction: How It Was: The Golden Age of Psychotherapy. A Return to Psychopathology and Pathophysiology: Validity and Effectiveness. Cause and Effect Psychotherapy: Treating More than Just Symptoms. The Biodyne Model of Refocused Psychotherapy. Psychojudo: Staying One Step Ahead of the Patient's Resistance. Incisive, Effective Intervention. Onion that is Analyzable. Garlic that is Analyzable. Schizophrenia: Onion/Non-Analyzable. Schizophrenia: Garlic/Non-Analyzable. Treating Suicidal Patients. Co-located Integrated Behavioral/Primary Care: The Hallway Handoff. Extreme Therapy. Psychopharmacology for Behavioral Care Providers. Appendix I: The Nicholas A. Cummings Doctor of Behavioral Health Program. Appendix II: The Biodyne Research Model for Determining Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Efficiency.

“This book is indeed a case of ‘Back To The Future.’ It rightly deserves to become a treatment bible for clinicians. In an age of ubiquitous medicalization, the authors bring us back to behavioral health solutions.” - John Caccavale, PhD, ABMP, Executive Director of the National Alliance of Professional Psychology Providers“As the disruptive forces of market economics and reform scramble traditional behavioral health care Refocused Psychotherapy serves as a grand reminder of the critical importance of understanding psychopathology as a precondition to effective, efficient, and accountable psychotherapy. Drs. Cummings serve up an antidote to the shortcomings of DSM-5 and overuse of prescription medications, and offer a road map for success in integrated behavioral care.” - Ronald O'Donnell, PhD, Director, Doctor of Behavioral Health, Arizona State University“Once again the Cummings remind us that the practice of psychotherapy can be empowering and effective. Accessible and rich with case material, Refocused Psychotherapy provides students in training and practitioners a much needed roadmap to help maintain the primacy of psychotherapy in healthcare settings.” - David B. Baker, PhD, Margaret Clark Morgan Executive Director, Center for the History of Psychology & Professor of Psychology, The University of Akron, Ohio