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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Strategies Guide | South Central MIRECC

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About

This is a practical guide for clinicians who want to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D) with Veterans.

  • Can be used as an additional resource to "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Veterans and Military Service Members: Therapy Manual" (Wenzel, A., Brown, G. K., & Karlin, B. E., 2011)
  • Has sections for initial, middle, and later phases of CBT
  • Includes handouts for Veterans that can reinforce and validate ideas presented in session or serve as transitional objects as preparation for discharge and relapse prevention planning
  • Published 2019

This product is a best practice.

Developers

Kristi L. Crane, PsyD and Kristy M. Watters, PsyD.

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Please note that the health care information provided in these materials is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the role of a medical practitioner for advice on care and treatment. If you are looking for professional medical care, find your local VA healthcare center by using the VA Facilities Locator & Directory. This page may contain links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.

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Last updated: December 14, 2023

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