Pattern Focused Therapy; Highly Effective CBT Practice in Mental Health and Integrated Care Settings; First Edition

Pattern Focused Therapy; Highly Effective CBT Practice in Mental Health and Integrated Care Settings; First Edition

By Jon G. Allen & Stuart J. Hauser

Pattern Focused Therapy presents a revolutionary approach to CBT that integrates attachment theory and mentalizing to create highly effective interventions for mental health and integrated care settings.

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About the Book

This groundbreaking text shows how pattern-focused therapy seamlessly integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with attachment-based interventions and mentalizing approaches. The authors demonstrate how understanding patients' relationship patterns can dramatically enhance treatment outcomes.

Pattern Focused Therapy provides clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies for addressing complex mental health challenges in both individual and integrated care settings. The book includes detailed case examples, step-by-step protocols, and concrete tools that can be immediately applied in clinical practice.

Written by leading experts in attachment and trauma, this essential resource bridges the gap between research and practice, offering a coherent framework that helps therapists manage even the most challenging therapeutic situations with confidence and compassion.

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Dr. Rachel M., Licensed Psychologist Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024

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This book has fundamentally transformed my clinical practice. The integration of attachment theory with CBT techniques is brilliant and fills a gap I didn't even know existed in my work. The pattern-focused approach helps me understand why some clients weren't responding to traditional CBT—they needed this relational lens. The case examples are incredibly practical and the mentalizing framework has given me tools to navigate difficult therapeutic moments with much more confidence.

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James T., LMFT Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024

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Working in an integrated care setting, I needed something that could bridge medical and mental health perspectives efficiently. This book delivers exactly that. The pattern-focused approach is streamlined enough for brief interventions but deep enough for long-term work. The authors clearly understand the realities of modern healthcare delivery. Highly recommend for anyone in collaborative care environments.

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Dr. Susan K., Clinical Supervisor Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2023

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I use this as a core text in clinical supervision. Allen and Hauser have created something remarkable—a framework that honors both the science of CBT and the art of therapeutic relationships. The mentalizing component is particularly powerful for working with personality disorders and complex trauma. My supervisees consistently report that this approach helps them feel more grounded and effective, especially with their most challenging cases.

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Maria G., Doctoral Student Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2024

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As a student learning CBT, this book helped me understand not just the "what" but the "why" and "when" of interventions. The pattern-focused lens makes so much sense—it's like the missing piece that connects individual techniques to the bigger picture of someone's life. The writing is clear and accessible, which I really appreciate as someone still building my clinical skills.

8 people found this helpful

Thomas R., LCSW Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

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This is definitely a comprehensive and well-researched text. The integration of attachment and mentalizing is valuable, though it took me a while to fully grasp the framework. It's not a quick read—you need to set aside time to really digest the concepts. Once I did, the clinical applications became much clearer. Would have appreciated more step-by-step protocols, but overall a worthwhile addition to my professional library.

7 people found this helpful

Dr. Kevin L., Psychiatrist Reviewed in Australia on January 28, 2024

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In my 20+ years of practice, this is one of the most useful clinical texts I've encountered. The pattern-focused approach is particularly effective for patients who haven't responded well to standard CBT protocols. The emphasis on understanding relational patterns and mentalizing adds a crucial dimension that makes treatment stick. I've recommended this to all my psychiatric residents.

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Pattern Focused Therapy; Highly Effective CBT Practice in Mental Health and Integrated Care Settings; First Edition $29.00