{"product_id":"behavioral-activation-distinctive-features-9780415446549","title":"Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features","description":"\u003cp\u003eBehavioral activation theory indicates that much clinically relevant human behavior is a function of positive reinforcement, and that when positive reinforcement is reduced, lost, or chronically low depression results. Behavioral activation encourages clients to obtain and nurture the skills that allow them to establish and maintain contact with diverse, stable sources of positive reinforcement. This creates a life of meaning, value and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehavioral Activation: Distinctive Features\u003c\/em\u003e clarifies the fundamental theoretical and practical features of behavioral activation, integrating various techniques into a unified whole that is efficient and effective. The book includes numerous case examples and transcribed segments from therapy sessions and outlines behavioral concepts using straightforward terms and examples so that all therapists can see the utility and practical value of this approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will provide essential guidance for students and new therapists, as well as more experienced clinicians wanting to know more about what makes behavioral activation a distinct form of cognitive behavior therapy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan W. Kanter\u003c\/strong\u003e is Assistant Professor and Clinic Coordinator at the Department of Psychology, and a Research Scholar at the Center for Addictions and Behavioral Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew M. Busch\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently a pre-doctoral intern at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a researcher in the Psychosocial Research Program at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura C. Rusch\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced graduate student at the Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50912485835026,"sku":"9780415446549","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_106f26d4-5494-4ddc-a405-55ac10fd6f35.jpg?v=1738772138","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/behavioral-activation-distinctive-features-9780415446549","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}