Problem-Solving Therapy - by Arthur M Nezu & Christine Maguth Nezu & Thomas D'Zurilla (Paperback)

This comprehensive manual, "Problem-Solving Therapy: A Treatment Manual," offers a step-care model of PST that takes into account the nature of a client's problems, their intensity, the setting and treatment structure, and treatment goals.

The book provides specific treatment guidelines, sample client-therapist dialogues, clinical exercises and activities, homework assignments, client handouts, clinical case examples, and worksheets.

These resources are based on a "toolkits" approach that includes multitasking guides to overcome cognitive overload, guides to overcome problems related to emotional dysregulation, barriers to effective problem-solving through use of healthy thinking and positive imagery, and fostering effective problem-solving by designing and employing a rational plan.

The manual is intended for use by a wide variety of mental health professionals in multiple settings and can also serve as a text for both undergraduate and applied graduate courses.

With its flexibility and proven effectiveness, this manual has the potential to help a wide range of individuals cope with life's challenges.