Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD: An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach

by J. Russell Ramsay, Anthony L. Rostain

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult An Integrative Psychosocial and Medical Approach has been revised, updated, and expanded for this second edition and remains the definitive book for clinicians seeking to treat adults with ADHD. Clinicians will continue to benefit from the presentation of an evidence-supported treatment approach for adults with ADHD that combines cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy adapted for this challenging clinical population. The updated edition of the book offers new and expanded case examples, and the authors emphasize more detailed, clinician-friendly "how to" instructions for the delivery of specific interventions for adult patients with ADHD. Understanding that most adults with ADHD say, "I know exactly what I need to do, but I just cannot make myself do it," the book pays special attention to the use of implementation strategies to help patients carry out the necessary coping skills to achieve improvements in functioning and well-being in their daily lives. In addition to providing an outline of their treatment approach, Drs. Ramsay and Rostain provide an up-to-date review of the current scientific understanding of the etiology, developmental course, and life outcomes of adults with ADHD as well as the components of an thorough diagnostic evaluation. As an added clinical resource, Drs. Ramsay and Rostain have also produced a companion patient handbook written for adults with ADHD, The Adult ADHD Tool Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out , which clinicians can use with their patients.

Genres: Adhd, Nonfiction, Psychology, Science, Health

252 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Silver · Rating 1 out of 5]

The main reason I'm giving this book a 1/5 is because it didn't answer the main question I had: "How do I do 8 hours of productive work a day?"

As far as the book itself, it is INCREDIBLY dry. It is just page after page after page of boring scientific words. In the first 60 pages, I don't think I came across a single practical bit of advice for living with ADHD or lessening the negative effects. Usually this is to be expected from scientific texts. But this book is aimed at people who believe they have ADHD. Just think about that for a moment.

This is like writing a book for dyslexics and using the most complicated words imaginable.

[P · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful

Good overview but I would like more specific guidance.
It can be difficult to sort out research based guidance from general advice.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting case studies and a thorough literature review of efficacy of treatments.