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Hi there CSGNeters,

This paper is now available from International Journal of Cognitive Therapy:

If you would like to find out more then please email me directly, rather than through CSGNet.

Cheers!

Warren

Science and Practice of Transdiagnostic CBT: A Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) Approach

Alsawy, Mansell, Carey, McEvoy & Tai (2014)

The scientific and practical justifications for transdiagnostic CBT are well known and yet there is no consensus on the theoretical approach that should inform it. In this article, we explain the scientific and practical benefits of using Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) by introducing the theory, discussing how it explains the maintenance of psychological distress, the different ways that distress is manifested across disorders, and reviewing evidence for the theory and its applications. We explain how PCT can inform existing active ingredients of CBT such as exposure, behavioral activation, decentering, formulation, and the therapeutic alliance. We also introduce Method of Levels therapy as a transdiagnostic CBT informed by PCT, and describe the implications for service organization and modes of delivery, understanding help-seeking, and recovery. We conclude by considering limitations and directions for future developments.

The article starts with:

We are writing this article as a tribute to William T. Powers who developed the

theory we describe here. He passed away on Friday May 24, 2013 in Lafayette,

Colorado at the age of 86. We hope that this article does justice to the depth and

breadth of his theory, and to the scientific, judicious, and philanthrophic spirit within which he developed his ideas. Bill Powers did not practice as a therapist,

but gave us ongoing encouragement in our work.

···

Dr Warren Mansell
Reader in Clinical Psychology
School of Psychological Sciences
2nd Floor Zochonis Building
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
Email: warren.mansell@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 8589

Website: http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/131406

See teamstrial.net for further information on our trial of CBT for Bipolar Disorders in NW England

The highly acclaimed therapy manual on A Transdiagnostic Approach to CBT using Method of Levels is available now.

Check www.pctweb.org for further information on Perceptual Control Theory

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[From Rick Marken (2014.11.12.1740)]

I would really like a copy. I don’t suppose you could send out reprints upon request?

Best

Rick

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On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Warren Mansell csgnet@lists.illinois.edu wrote:

Hi there CSGNeters,

This paper is now available from International Journal of Cognitive Therapy:

If you would like to find out more then please email me directly, rather than through CSGNet.

Cheers!

Warren

Science and Practice of Transdiagnostic CBT: A Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) Approach

Alsawy, Mansell, Carey, McEvoy & Tai (2014)

The scientific and practical justifications for transdiagnostic CBT are well known and yet there is no consensus on the theoretical approach that should inform it. In this article, we explain the scientific and practical benefits of using Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) by introducing the theory, discussing how it explains the maintenance of psychological distress, the different ways that distress is manifested across disorders, and reviewing evidence for the theory and its applications. We explain how PCT can inform existing active ingredients of CBT such as exposure, behavioral activation, decentering, formulation, and the therapeutic alliance. We also introduce Method of Levels therapy as a transdiagnostic CBT informed by PCT, and describe the implications for service organization and modes of delivery, understanding help-seeking, and recovery. We conclude by considering limitations and directions for future developments.

The article starts with:

We are writing this article as a tribute to William T. Powers who developed the

theory we describe here. He passed away on Friday May 24, 2013 in Lafayette,

Colorado at the age of 86. We hope that this article does justice to the depth and

breadth of his theory, and to the scientific, judicious, and philanthrophic spirit within which he developed his ideas. Bill Powers did not practice as a therapist,

but gave us ongoing encouragement in our work.

–
Dr Warren Mansell
Reader in Clinical Psychology
School of Psychological Sciences
2nd Floor Zochonis Building
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
Email: warren.mansell@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 8589

Website: http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/131406

See teamstrial.net for further information on our trial of CBT for Bipolar Disorders in NW England

The highly acclaimed therapy manual on A Transdiagnostic Approach to CBT using Method of Levels is available now.

Check www.pctweb.org for further information on Perceptual Control Theory

–

Richard S. Marken, Ph.D.
Author of Doing Research on Purpose.
Now available from Amazon or Barnes & Noble

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I would also be very interested in reading your article.

bob

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On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 7:39 PM, Richard Marken csgnet@lists.illinois.edu wrote:

[From Rick Marken (2014.11.12.1740)]

I would really like a copy. I don’t suppose you could send out reprints upon request?

Best

Rick

On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 7:38 AM, Warren Mansell csgnet@lists.illinois.edu wrote:

Hi there CSGNeters,

This paper is now available from International Journal of Cognitive Therapy:

If you would like to find out more then please email me directly, rather than through CSGNet.

Cheers!

Warren

Science and Practice of Transdiagnostic CBT: A Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) Approach

Alsawy, Mansell, Carey, McEvoy & Tai (2014)

The scientific and practical justifications for transdiagnostic CBT are well known and yet there is no consensus on the theoretical approach that should inform it. In this article, we explain the scientific and practical benefits of using Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) by introducing the theory, discussing how it explains the maintenance of psychological distress, the different ways that distress is manifested across disorders, and reviewing evidence for the theory and its applications. We explain how PCT can inform existing active ingredients of CBT such as exposure, behavioral activation, decentering, formulation, and the therapeutic alliance. We also introduce Method of Levels therapy as a transdiagnostic CBT informed by PCT, and describe the implications for service organization and modes of delivery, understanding help-seeking, and recovery. We conclude by considering limitations and directions for future developments.

The article starts with:

We are writing this article as a tribute to William T. Powers who developed the

theory we describe here. He passed away on Friday May 24, 2013 in Lafayette,

Colorado at the age of 86. We hope that this article does justice to the depth and

breadth of his theory, and to the scientific, judicious, and philanthrophic spirit within which he developed his ideas. Bill Powers did not practice as a therapist,

but gave us ongoing encouragement in our work.

–
Dr Warren Mansell
Reader in Clinical Psychology
School of Psychological Sciences
2nd Floor Zochonis Building
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
Email: warren.mansell@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 8589

Website: http://www.psych-sci.manchester.ac.uk/staff/131406

See teamstrial.net for further information on our trial of CBT for Bipolar Disorders in NW England

The highly acclaimed therapy manual on A Transdiagnostic Approach to CBT using Method of Levels is available now.

Check www.pctweb.org for further information on Perceptual Control Theory

Richard S. Marken, Ph.D.
Author of Doing Research on Purpose.
Now available from Amazon or Barnes & Noble

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