Real Behavior Change in Primary Care, livre ebook

“One of the most difficult tasks faced by primary care providers is convincing patients to engage in positive behaviors such as maintaining a diet. Robinson, Gould, and Strosahl’s Real Behavior Change in Primary Care adds ACT to the growing list of techniques that are available to help the primary care provider convince patients to change their behaviors for the better. In simple, readable prose, they outline a strategy with wide implications for improving primary care practice.” —Robert McGrath, PhD, professor of psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University “The authors have provided an outstanding set of assessment and intervention tools that primary care providers can use with patients who are stuck in maladaptive health patterns. The downloadable tools, practical advice, and focused clinical examples can be easily incorporated into everyday practice, leading to better patient outcomes, decreased provider burnout, and increased job satisfaction.” —Christopher L. Hunter, PhD, ABPP, coauthor of Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care “This book is a tremendous resource to primary care providers and providers of behavioral health in primary care. Readers can expect greater satisfaction in seeing their patients reach positive health outcomes. Our organization is appreciative to the authors for enhancing both the career satisfaction of our providers and the quality of care our patients receive.