Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for ADHD in Adolescents and Adults: A Psychological Guide to Practice
Susan Young
Language: English
Pages: 326
ISBN: 1119960738
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The first edition of this book introduced the Young-Bramham Programme, a pioneering approach to cognitive behavioural treatment for ADHD in adults, which was well-received by clinical and academic communities alike. Based on the latest findings in the field, the authors have expanded the second edition to incorporate treatment strategies not only for adults, but also for adolescents with ADHD.
- Updates the proven Young-Bramham Programme to be used not only with adults but also with adolescents, who are making the difficult transition from child to adult services
- New edition of an influential guide to treating ADHD beyond childhood which encompasses the recent growth in scientific knowledge of ADHD along with published treatment guidelines
- Chapter format provides a general introduction, a description of functional deficits, assessment methods, CBT solutions to the problem, and a template for group delivery
developmental needs of the individual. Yet such interventions are infrequently implemented in spite of these young people being at a developmental stage when they are most likely to be embraced (e.g. older, taking personal responsibility) (Young, Murphy and Coghill, 2011). The reasons behind a decline in service utilization may be manifold. It may reflect a desire for autonomy; leaving school and perceiving less of a need for medication to control symptoms; a lower perception of need by parents
reported that they had always felt different from their peers and family. They had been compared unfavourably with siblings and often told they were stupid, lazy or disruptive. For some individuals, this led them to internalize the negative feedback that in turn had a detrimental impact on their self-esteem. However, other individuals described being relatively resistant to the criticisms of others. This may in part have been due to the protective role of their inattention and impulsivity which
reward system into a timetable or week schedule. DELIVERY OF THE YOUNG-BRAMHAM PROGRAMME The role of the therapist in the early stages is to explain and clarify the therapeutic rules and boundaries. This means asserting that treatment is a collaborative process and displacing potential power struggles. Many individuals with ADHD have personality problems, for example, they may be pedantic, challenging and confrontational in presentation. A tendency to procrastinate will particularly hamper
approach is multi-faceted, appropriately reflecting the complexity of individuals who have ADHD. What the Young Bramham programme contributes is perspective. They have worked out what is most important and why it matters. In so doing they also helped us to begin to work out how to help patients develop this skill. Margaret Weiss Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia Young_fbetw.indd xvii 2/23/2012 3:25:52 PM FOREWORD BY SAM GOLDSTEIN For many years it was reassuring for
in a national referral service for adults with ADHD at the Maudsley Hospital in London. Between us, we have assessed and treated many hundreds of people with hundreds of people with ADHD have gained considerable insight into their problems and developed skills in working with this client group. In the book we have drawn on our knowledge and experience and provided case examples for illustration. All case examples provided throughout the book have been adapted so that clients remain anonymous. The