Adult Psychotherapy Homework Planner

About the Downloadable Assignments xiii
 
PracticePlanners(r) Series Preface xv
 
Acknowledgments xvii
 
Introduction 1
 
Section 1: Anger Control Problems 4
 
Exercise 1.A Alternatives to Destructive Anger 5
 
Exercise 1.B Anger Journal 9
 
Exercise 1.C Assertive Communication of Anger 12
 
Section 2: Antisocial Behavior 14
 
Exercise 2.A How I Have Hurt Others 15
 
Exercise 2.B Letter of Apology 18
 
Exercise 2.C Three Acts of Kindness 20
 
Section 3: Anxiety 21
 
Exercise 3.A Analyze the Probability of a Feared Event 22
 
Exercise 3.B Past Successful Anxiety Coping 25
 
Exercise 3.C Worry Time 28
 
Section 4: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)--Adult 30
 
Exercise 4.A Problem-Solving: An Alternative to Impulsive Action 31
 
Exercise 4.B Self-Monitoring/Self-Reward Program 35
 
Exercise 4.C Symptoms and Fixes for ADHD 39
 
Section 5: Bipolar Disorder--Depression 42
 
Exercise 5.A Early Warning Signs of Depression 43
 
Exercise 5.B Identifying and Handling Triggers 46
 
Section 6: Bipolar Disorder--Mania 50
 
Exercise 6.A Keeping a Daily Rhythm 52
 
Exercise 6.B Recognizing the Negative Consequences of Impulsive Behavior 58
 
Exercise 6.C What Are My Good Qualities? 62
 
Exercise 6.D Why I Dislike Taking My Medication 66
 
Section 7: Borderline Personality Disorder 68
 
Exercise 7.A Journal and Replace Self-Defeating Thoughts 69
 
Exercise 7.B Plan Before Acting 76
 
Section 8: Childhood Trauma 78
 
Exercise 8.A Changing From Victim to Survivor 79
 
Exercise 8.B Deep Breathing Exercise 83
 
Exercise 8.C Feelings and Forgiveness Letter 86
 
Section 9: Chronic Pain 89
 
Exercise 9.A Pain and Stress Journal 90
 
Section 10: Cognitive Deficits 92
 
Exercise 10.A Memory Aid--Personal Information

ARTHUR E. JONGSMA, JR., PhD, is Series Editor for the bestselling Practice Planners(r). He has fifty years of experience providing professional mental health services to inpatient and outpatient clients. He founded and directed Psychological Consultants, a group private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan for 25 years.
 
TIMOTHY J. BRUCE, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Bruce has received over 60 awards during his career for his work in educational administration, teaching, and the evidence-based practice of clinical psychology.