This document applies the Cognitive-Behavioral Approach to grief counseling and grief therapy. Although most people are able to work through their grief with support from family and friends, some people may not want to burden loved ones with their loss. Grief counseling or grief therapy is best used by those individuals who need the opportunity to…

Self-efficacy theory proposes that beliefs about behavior are important variables to consider in the study of behavior change. The belief that an individual is capable of executing behavior and that the execution of such behavior will result in the desired outcome must be present for behavioral and psychological change to occur. This theory may…

This paper reports on the post hoc analysis of specific types of self-control behaviors being employed by drinking drivers who were exposed to a behavioral self-control training program. The underlying assumption of this study is that the success of health promotion and intervention programs most probably depends on the development of greater…

Clinicians must work to increase the levels of self-control of their hyperactive, impulsive, or aggressive child clients to treat their academic, social, and personal problems effectively. Outcome studies of cognitive behavioral interventions have contributed data suggesting that effective application of these interventions does increase the…

Children with Attentional Deficit Disorder (ADD) are characterized by chronic inattention and impulsivity. There recently has been an increased interest in treatment regimens which attempt to alter ADD children's learning and behavioral styles by focusing on cognition and directly observable behaviors. A study was undertaken to evaluate a…

The paper addresses current theory and research on cognitive approaches with behaviorally disordered youth, and considers assessment and intervention with special attention to methods developed from both cognitive-behavioral and social-cognitive perspectives. Distinctions and similarities between cognitive-behavioral and social-cognitive…

Studied program dealing with stress management for college health science students which included instruction in cognitive behavior modification, biofeedback, and open focus training. Results indicated students (N=43) using these techniques experienced less anxiety in a high pressure situation. Suggests lessening anxiety was related to an increase…

The background, rationale, and status of cognitive behavior therapies for hyperactive children are summarized. Emerging themes include attributional foci, combination therapies, and tailored treatments. Guidelines and recommendations are offered for cognitive behavior therapies for hyperactive children. (Author/DB)

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)

Examined the effects of self-coping cognitive treatment for test anxiety delivered in a massed format and a spaced format. Ninety-three test-anxiety subjects were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: (a) workshop, (b) six-session treatment, or (c) control. Results suggest that this treatment is effective in treating test anxiety.…

Cognitive behavior modification (CBM), Direct Instruction (DI), and holistic approaches to the education of students with learning disabilities are compared for purposes of identifying similarities and differences in instructional practice. Comparative discussions are organized around four distinctions: specific vs. general, bottom-up vs.…

Reviews assumptions, potential uses and misuses, research base, and developmental goodness of fit of behavioral and cognitive approaches to the treatment of childhood depression. Empirical data and rational analysis based on developmental considerations are used in evaluating the merits of the various therapeutic approaches. Implications for…

The combination of two cognitive behavior modification procedures--self-monitoring of attention and self-monitoring of academic accuracy--with a group of low functioning students in a LD self-contained class was effective for all four students in improving attention-to-task and for three of the four children in percentage of accurate responses on…