Well-Being Therapy

Viac o knihe

Well-Being Therapy (WBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Giovanni Fava, a prominent psychiatrist and editor-in-chief of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. This innovative strategy focuses on monitoring and enhancing psychological well-being, enabling patients to cultivate it over time. The first part of this long-awaited book details the inception of WBT, the initial patient treated, and the supporting evidence for this method. In Part II, Fava presents a comprehensive treatment manual, outlining session structures and providing numerous case examples. The final section addresses specific conditions treated with WBT, including depression, mood swings, generalized anxiety disorder, panic and agoraphobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It also discusses WBT's application in school interventions. Dr. Fava enriches the narrative with anecdotes from his medical career, making the content engaging. The primary audience includes professionals in psychology, psychiatry, and other medical fields such as family practice, pediatrics, and rehabilitation. However, the book's clear and accessible style also appeals to counselors, educators, and the friends and family of patients, as well as the patients themselves.