| 1. | Description of Generalized Anxiety Disorder | |
| Diagnosis of GAD | ||
| Clinical Picture: What Does GAD Look Like? | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| The Cost of GAD | ||
| 2. | A Cognitive Model of Generalized Anxiety Disorder | |
| Intolerance of Uncertainty | ||
| Positive Beliefs about Worry | ||
| Negative Problem Orientation | ||
| Cognitive Avoidance | ||
| Connections between Model Components | ||
| Clinical Implications of the Model | ||
| 3. | Diagnosis and Assessment | |
| The Clinical Interview | ||
| Obstacles to the Diagnosis of GAD | ||
| Differential Diagnosis | ||
| Structured Diagnostic Interviews. | ||
| Self-Report Questionnaires | ||
| Appendix 3.1 Worry and Anxiety Questionnaire (WAC) | ||
| Summary and Concluding Remarks | ||
| Appendix 3.2 Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWC) | ||
| Appendix 3.3 Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS) | ||
| Appendix 3.4 Why Worry II (WW-II) | ||
| Appendix 3.5 Negative Problem Orientation Questionnaire (NPOQ) | ||
| Appendix 3.6 Cognitive Avoidance Questionnaire (CAQ) | ||
| 4. | Treatment Overview | |
| Treatment Outline | ||
| Module 1: Psychoeducation and Worry Awareness Training | ||
| Module 2: Uncertainty Recognition and Behavioral Exposure | ||
| Module 3: Reevaluation of the Usefulness of Worry | ||
| Module 4: Problem-Solving Training | ||
| Module 5: Imaginal Exposure | ||
| Module 6: Relapse Prevention | ||
| Summary and Concluding Remarks | ||
| 5. | Step-by-Step Treatment | |
| Module 1: Psychoeducation and Worry Awareness Training | ||
| Module 2: Uncertainty Recognition and Behavioral Exposure | ||
| Module 3: Reevaluation of the Usefulness of Worry | ||
| Module 4: Problem-Solving Training | ||
| Module 5: Imaginal Exposure | ||
| Module 6: Relapse Prevention | ||
| Appendix 5.1 Model 1: The Symptoms Associated with GAD | ||
| Appendix 5.2 Handout for Model 1: Worry Diary Form | ||
| Appendix 5.3 Model 2: The Role of Intolerance of Uncertainty | ||
| Appendix 5.4 Handout for Model 2: Uncertainty and Behavior Monitoring Form | ||
| Appendix 5.5 Model 3: The Role of Positive Beliefs about Worry | ||
| Appendix 5.6 Handout for Model 3: Handout for Positive Beliefs about Worry | ||
| Appendix 5.7 Model 4: The Role of Negative Problem Orientation | ||
| Appendix 5.8 Handout for Model 4: Resolution of a Problem Form | ||
| Appendix 5.9 Model 5: The Role of Cognitive Avoidance | ||
| Appendix 5.10 Handout 1 for Model 5: Scenario for Exposure Form | ||
| Appendix 5.11 Handout 2 for Model 5: Exposure Summary Form | ||
| Appendix 5.12 Model 6: The Influence of Mood State and Life Events | ||
| 6. | Treatment Efficacy | |
| Criteria for Establishing Treatment Efficacy | ||
| Studies of Treatment Efficacy | ||
| General Conclusions | ||
| 7. | Addressing Complicating Factors | |
| Client Complicating Factors | ||
| Therapist Complicating Factors | ||
| Contextual Complicating Factors | ||
| Concluding Remarks | ||
| References | ||
| Index | ||