"This book gives us new voices in the literature on behavioral activation. It is to be commended for its practicality as well as its well articulated treatment of basic behavioral theory. The authors bring together the principles of BA with important concepts in other newer behavior therapies in a readable and engaging format. Behavioral Activation is an outstanding work, and will be a welcomed addition to the libraries of beginning and seasoned clinicians." - Christopher Martell, University of Washington, USA
"All therapists who treat depression should read this excellent overview of behavioural activation. The authors describe an integrated model of depression and a stepped care approach in the application of the behavioural activation. There are good clinical examples and descriptions of how to apply the principles in practice." - David Veale, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK
"This book is one of the latest additions to the CBT Distinctive Features Series, an attractive collection of inexpensive hardbacks that distill key ideas into brief, accessible, focused presentations. Quite the page-turner. These authors have succeeded nicely at a difficult task. By page 8, it's clear that this is a treatment worth learning. This is an accessible summary that any clinician would appreciate. A lot of people who have been suffering are going to have an amazing chance to get better." - Mitch Earlrywine in PsycCRITIQUES Vol. 54
"[...] this is an accessible, clear and concise guide to implementing a treatment approach from assessment to follow-up, nicely grounded in theory and research. It serves as a timely reminder of the importance and effectiveness of the "B" in CBT for Depression." - Nicholas Page, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Volume 40, 2012
"This book gives us new voices in the literature on behavioral activation. It is to be commended for its practicality as well as its well articulated treatment of basic behavioral theory. The authors bring together the principles of BA with important concepts in other newer behavior therapies in a readable and engaging format. Behavioral Activation is an outstanding work, and will be a welcomed addition to the libraries of beginning and seasoned clinicians." - Christopher Martell, University of Washington, USA
"All therapists who treat depression should read this excellent overview of behavioural activation. The authors describe an integrated model of depression and a stepped care approach in the application of the behavioural activation. There are good clinical examples and descriptions of how to apply the principles in practice." - David Veale, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK
"This book is one of the latest additions to the CBT Distinctive Features Series, an attractive collection of inexpensive hardbacks that distill key ideas into brief, accessible, focused presentations. Quite the page-turner. These authors have succeeded nicely at a difficult task. By page 8, it's clear that this is a treatment worth learning. This is an accessible summary that any clinician would appreciate. A lot of people who have been suffering are going to have an amazing chance to get better." -Mitch Earlrywine in PsycCRITIQUES Vol. 54
"[...] this is an accessible, clear and concise guide to implementing a treatment approach from assessment to follow-up, nicely grounded in theory and research. It serves as a timely reminder of the importance and effectiveness of the "B" in CBT for Depression." - Nicholas Page, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Volume 40, 2012
Jonathan W. Kanter 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.
Andrew M. Busch 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.
Laura C. Rusch is an advanced graduate student at the Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
