Presents five principles which yield predictions about deterrence of illegal acts by the use of negative sanctions in the form of testable hypotheses, including intensity, temporal proximity, availability of reward, schedule of delivery, and availability of alternative behaviors. Suggests application of any principle of punishment is premature…

Presents research supporting cognitive-behavioral model for counselor supervision and gives conceptual and procedural base for defining and implementing cognitive-behavioral supervision approach. Describes three supervision techniques (mental practice, covert modeling, cognitive modeling) and three supervision interventions (cognitive…

Reviews descriptive and experimental research relating to the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa. Reviews outcome studies of group treatment of bulimia to examine the effectiveness of group intervention. Provides recommendations for practice and future research. (Author/PVV)

Presents two strategies for treating depression in Alzheimer's patients: cognitive therapy for mildly demented adults which challenges patient's negative cognitions to reduce distortions and enable patient to generate more adaptive ways of viewing specific events; and behavioral intervention for moderately or severely demented adults which…

Outlines theory, research, and procedures of stress inoculation training. Discusses three phases of conceptualization, skill acquisition and rehearsal, and application and follow-through. Provides guidelines for selection and design of individual and group application of stress inoculation training. (Author/NB)

Describes various uses of audiocassettes from which the counselor and client can benefit. Uses include sharing information, providing a mirror to show clients how they come across to others, evaluating progress made in counseling, and developing new skills. (Author/ABB)

Outlines a cognitive-behavioral approach to treating bulimia, focusing on the client's eating behavior, physical condition, and dysfunctional attitudes responsible for deficiencies in self-concept. (Author/ABB)

Describes the ability to exercise influence as a fundamental skill in social work practice. General principles related to the use of inducement in attempts to influence others are identified. Circumstances under which rewards may serve to undermine intrinsic motivation are considered, and the symbolic function of rewards is discussed. (Author/NRB)

Described is a new approach to family therapy which treats emotional problems by exploring here-and-now interpersonal relationships within the basic human group. This approach portends a drastic revision of the role that psychotherapy should play in our society. (Author/KC)

Presents the rationale for applying a relapse prevention model in the treatment of sexual offenders. First, a general model formulated from the cognitive/behavioral treatment of addictive behaviors is described and then guidelines are provided for the application of this model to the treatment of sexual offenders. (Author)

Presents a brief model which integrates an individual, cognitive-behavioral approach with a strategic approach to therapy, at both pragmatic and theoretical levels. Justifies the selective use of behavioral frames in strategic therapy in this Strategic-Behavioral model, and offers guidelines for their selective application. Presents and discusses…

Provides detailed information on systematic desensitization, describing in detail the procedures of imaginal desensitization. Briefly describes variants of group, in vivo, massed, and self-administered desensitization. Outlines guidelines for appropriate selection and use of desensitization and presents sampling of research findings with diversity…

Outlines theoretical assumptions and research base for rational restructuring, cognitive-behavioral intervention procedure for reducing certain anxiety-related disorders, such as various forms of social-evaluative anxiety (social anxiety, unassertiveness, public speaking, test anxiety). Describes intervention procedures within consultation session…

Discusses use of cognitive-behavioral interventions in counseling aggressive adolescents. Presents case study to describe an interpretation of a cognitive-behavioral model referred to as the "Before, During, and After Program," which was successfully learned and used by an aggressive 15-year-old ninth grade male student.

For a seven-year-old autistic boy, contingent jogging caused a significant decline in frequency of out-of-seat behavior that was maintained for 12 months. Unlike many other behavior suppression techniques, contingent exercise is safe and does not humiliate the client. (Author/LHW)