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Masheb, Robin M.; Grilo, Carlos M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
Predictors and moderators of outcomes were examined in 75 overweight patients with binge-eating disorder (BED) who participated in a randomized clinical trial of guided self-help treatments. Age variables, psychiatric and personality disorder comorbidity, and clinical characteristics were tested as predictors and moderators of treatment outcomes.…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Eating Disorders, Psychopathology, Patients
Kendall, Philip C.; Barmish, Andrea J. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2007
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been reviewed and described as an empirically supported treatment for anxious youth. One component of CBT is the use of out-of-session "Show That I Can" tasks (STIC; i.e., homework tasks). STIC tasks vary in content and are to be completed between sessions. We discuss homework in CBT for Robert, a 13-year-old…
Descriptors: Home Programs, Self Help Programs, Anxiety, Cognitive Restructuring
Rector, Neil A. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2007
Based upon empirically supported cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches, this paper aims to outline the use of homework to enhance the therapeutic relationship, patient motivation, and skills for managing delusions, hallucinations, and negative symptoms. The nature and timing of homework is outlined for the different phases of treatment.…
Descriptors: Home Programs, Self Help Programs, Psychosis, Motivation
Cristina Botella; Veronica Guillen; Rosa M. Banos; Azucena Garcia-Palacios; Maria J. Gallego; Mariano Alcaniz – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2007
This work presents a self-help, Internet-based telepsychology program for the treatment of public speaking fears. The system is comprised of 3 parts: The "assessment protocol" gives the patient information about his or her problem (i.e., amount of interference it creates in his or her life, severity, degree of fear and avoidance). The…
Descriptors: Patients, Fear, Public Speaking, Behavior Modification
Coon, David W.; Thompson, Larry W.; Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2007
There is growing evidence that psychosocial treatments incorporating behavioral intervention strategies can be effective in the treatment of depression in older adults with cognitive impairment. However, less work with such cases has focused on the use of cognitive interventions in tandem with these behavioral intervention strategies. This case…
Descriptors: Home Programs, Self Help Programs, Depression (Psychology), Older Adults
Foo, Koong Hean; Kazantzis, Nikolaos – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2007
Cognitive therapy as espoused by A. T. Beck (A. T. Beck, Rush, Shaw, & Emery, 1979) is increasingly used as a therapeutic modality and applied to a variety of cultural groups throughout the world. However, the majority of the literature on empirical and clinical practice has been focused on the use of cognitive therapy for Western cultures. In…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Asians, Patients

Pezzot-Pearce, Terry D.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1982
Evaluated effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a behavioral self-help manual for weight reduction through the use of 126 community subjects. Results at posttreatment and three-, six-, and sixteen-month follow-ups supported the behavioral manual's effectiveness in producing modest weight loss. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cost Effectiveness, Individual Counseling, Obesity

Sirota, Alan D.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1985
Followed eight male smokers with chronic pulmonary or cardiac disease through a smoking cessation program of gradual nicotine withdrawal, self-management, and relapse prevention. At one year, half remained abstinent, while relapsers smoked substantially less than before treatment. Reductions in carbon monoxide and thiocyanate levels were…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Diseases, Heart Disorders, Males
Strom, Lars; Pettersson, Richard; Andersson, Gerhard – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004
This study investigated the effects of an Internet-based intervention for insomnia. Participants who met criteria for insomnia (N = 109) were randomly assigned to either a cognitive-behavioral self-help treatment or a waiting list control condition. The 5-week intervention mainly consisted of sleep restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Cognitive Restructuring, Sleep, Internet

Perri, Michael G.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984
Evaluated the effectiveness of a multicomponent program designed to enhance the maintenance of weight loss in moderately obese clients (N=43). Results of 15- and 21-month follow-up assessments revealed that the multicomponent program significantly enhanced the maintenance of weight loss. (LLL)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Followup Studies, Obesity, Peer Influence

Guevremont, David C.; And Others – Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 1985
A self-instructional training program was evaluated with two boys who were diagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. The training included both conceptual and task-specific verbalizations and targeted completion of classroom work. Mothers were trained as adjunct therapists. Subjects became more self-controlled, less disruptive, and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children, Hyperactivity

McBrien, Robert J. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1981
Presents a behavioral technique that permits clients to manage their own depression by coaching clients through self-observation, self-mediation and self-reinforcement activities, counselors can use minimum intervention to achieve a maximum amount of client gain. The program is most effective for moderately depressed clients. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Coping, Counseling Techniques, Depression (Psychology)
White, Michael J.; Snyder, James J. – 1979
The document describes a behavior modification program for adolescents in a residential treatment center and presents results of research which illustrate positive results. The self-instructional program focuses on teaching the adolescent self-verbalizations which are conducive to supportive behavior. Five phases are required. First, the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems

Glasgow, Russell E.; Rosen, Gerald M. – Psychological Bulletin, 1978
Describes the organizing concepts and strategies for the development and evaluation of self-help behavioral treatment manuals. Reviews programs that have been published or empirically tested for the treatment of phobias, smoking, obesity, sexual dysfunction, assertiveness, child behavior problems, study skills, and physical fitness, as well as…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Bibliotherapy, Guides

Worthington, Everett L., Jr.; Shumate, Michael – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1981
Pleasant imagery relieves pain and may account for much of the effectiveness of stress inoculation training. Women who used imagery controlled their pain better; women who did not use imagery had longer tolerance when they heard pain conceptualized as a multistage process. Self-instruction did not affect pain control. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Objectives, Concept Formation, Coping