Manuals for Empirically Validated Treatments
A Project of the Task Force on Psychological Interventions
Division of Clinical Psychology, American Psychological Association
June, 1995
By: William C. Sanderson, PhD & Sheila Woody, PhD (Editors)
Development of this resource
The Division 12 (Clinical Psychology) Task Force on Promotion and
Dissemination of Psychological Interventions issued a report in
October of 1993 establishing criteria for judging whether a
treatment may be considered to be empirically validated as well as
forming an initial list of well-established and probably
efficacious treatments. Please see that report (Task Force on
Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological Procedures, 1995, 1996) for
complete details. In order to facilitate the dissemination of
these treatments, the Task Force on Psychological Interventions has
now collected a list of manuals detailing the well-established
treatments. (One exception will be noted by careful readers:
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Bulimia was inadvertently omitted
from the initial Task Force list but is included in this resource.)
Of course, this list will be updated as new treatments are
empirically evaluated. In addition, several treatments that are in
fact empirically validated but were overlooked in the initial
report will be added to the updated version. We want to emphasize
that this list is inclusive, not exclusive.
In order to compile this resource listing of manuals, we wrote to
leading investigators in the respective areas of treatment
research, particularly those whose work formed the basis for
judging a particular treatment to be efficacious. These
investigators provided citations for those published manuals. Many
of them offered to provide copies of unpublished manuals to other
clinicians, although requests must be accompanied by a check to
cover the costs of photocopying and postage.
What qualifies as a manual? In building this resource, we
attempted to locate materials that provide sufficient detail to
allow a trained clinician to replicate the treatment. Of course,
no treatment manual is adequate in the absence of solid theoretical
grounding and supervised training in the particular approach.
Recognizing this, we have also included, when available,
information about training in these approaches. We specifically
excluded conference workshops as a training resource, because these
workshops typically do not offer the opportunity for supervised
experience.
Comments and feedback
This listing is intended as a growing resource for researchers and
clinicians. We welcome your feedback on the materials listed here,
as well as your suggestions for materials we have overlooked.
Please contact either of us:
William C. Sanderson, Ph.D.
Department of Psychiatry
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY 10467-2490
Sheila Woody, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Yale University
P.O. Box 208205
New Haven, CT 06520-8205
Reference:
Task Force on Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological
Procedures. (1995, 1996). Training in and dissemination of empirically-
validated psychological treatments: Report and recommendations. the
Clinical Psychologist, 48, 3-23.
Suggested Citation:
Sanderson WC, Woody S. (1995, 1996). Manuals for Empirically Validated
Treatments: A Project of the Task Force on Psychological
Interventions. Division of Clinical Psychology, American
Psychological Association. A hardcopy is available from Division
12 Central Office. Send stamped, self-addressed envelope and $1.50
for handling to: PO Box 22727, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
BULIMIA
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Fairburn, C.G. (1985). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia.
In D.M. Garner and P.E. Garfinkel (Eds.) Handbook of Psychotherapy
for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia. New York: Plenum Press.
Fairburn, C.G., Marcus, M.D., & Wilson, G.T. (1993). Cognitive-
behavioral therapy for binge eating and bulimia nervosa. In C.G.
Fairburn & G.T. Wilson (Eds.) Binge Eating: Nature, Assessment, and
Treatment. New York: Guilford Press.
Interpersonal Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Fairburn, C.G. (1993). Interpersonal psychotherapy for bulimia
nervosa. In G.L. Klerman & M.M. Weissman (Eds.) New Applications of
Interpersonal Therapy. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.
CHRONIC HEADACHE
Behavioral Treatment
Treatment References/Manuals:
Blanchard, E.B., & Andrasik, F. (1985). Management of Chronic
Headache: A Psychological Approach. Elmsford, NY: Pergamon Press.
CHRONIC PAIN
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment
Treatment References/Manuals:
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Arthritis Pain (Contact:
Francis Keefe, PhD, Pain Management Program, Duke Medical Center,
Box 3159, Durham, NC 27710. Cost=$30.00).
Turk, D.C., Meichenbaum, D., & Genest, M. (1983). Pain and
behavioral medicine: A cognitive-behavioral perspective. New York:
Guilford Press.
Training Available:
Francis J. Keefe, PhD
Director, Pain Management Program
Duke Medical Center - Box 3159
Durham, NC 27710
Telephone: 919-684-6212
Pain Evaluation and Treatment Institute
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
4601 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL
Token Economy Programs
Treatment References/Manuals:
Ayllon, T., & Azrin, N. (1968). The token economy: A motivational
system for therapy and rehabilitation. New York: Appleton-Century-
Crofts.
DEPRESSION
Cognitive Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Beck, A.T., Rush, A.J., Shaw, B.F., & Emery, G. (1979). Cognitive
Therapy of Depression. New York: Guilford.
Training Available:
Cory Newman, PhD
Center for Cognitive Therapy
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
3600 Market Street, Room 754
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: 215-898-4100
Judy S. Beck, PhD
Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy
GSB Building - Suite 700
City Line & Belmont Avenues
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Telephone: 610-664-3020
Cognitive Therapy Training Program
Cognitive Therapy Center of New York
3 East 80th Street
New York, NY 10021
Telephone: 212-717-1052
Interpersonal Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Klerman, G.L., Weissman, M.M., Rounsaville, B.J., & Chevron, E.S.
(1984). Interpersonal Psychotherapy of Depression. New York: Basic
Books.
Training Available:
Cleon Cornes, MD & Ellen Frank, PhD
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
3811 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: 412-624-2211
Myrna Weissman
Psychosocial Therapeutic Systems
Graywind Publications
Stuyvesant Plaza
Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203
Telephone: 518-438-3231
Videotape: Interpersonal Therapy of Depresssion
IPT Educational Foundation
5307 Cherokee
Houston, TX 77005
Telephone: 800-782-0015
DISCORDANT COUPLES
Behavior Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Jacobson, N.S., & Margolin, G. (1979). Marital therapy: Strategies
based on Social Learning and Behavior Exchange Principles. New
York: Brunner/Mazel.
Baucom, D.H., & Epstein, N. (1990). Cognitive-Behavioral Marital
Therapy. New York: Brunner/Mazel.
ENURESIS
Behavioral Treatment
Treatment References/Manuals:
Azrin, N.H. & Besalel, V.B. (1979). A Parent's Guide To
Bedwetting Control. New York: Pocket Books.
Full Spectrum Home Training for Nocturnal Enuresis. (Contact:
Arthur C. Houts, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis,
Memphis, TN 38152. Cost=$5.00).
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
Anxiety Management
Treatment References/Manuals:
Anxiety Managment for Generalized Anxiety. (Contact: Secretary,
Department of Psychology, Warnerford Hospital, Headington, Oxford,
OX3 7JX. Cost = 2 pounds, prepayment required).
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Controlling Anxiety. (Contact: Secretary, Department of
Psychology, Warnerford Hospital, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JX. Cost
= 2 pounds, prepayment required).
Brown, T., O'Leary, T., & Barlow, D.H. (1994). Generalized anxiety
disorder. In D.H. Barlow (Ed.), Clinical Handbook of
Psychological Disorders. New York: Guilford.
Training Available:
Cory Newman, PhD
Center for Cognitive Therapy
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
3600 Market Street, Room 754
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: 215-898-4100
Judy S. Beck, PhD
Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy
GSB Building - Suite 700
City Line & Belmont Avenues
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Telephone: 610-664-3020
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Behavioral Treatment
Treatment References/Manuals:
Steketee, G. (1993). Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
New York: Guilford Press.
Riggs, D.S. & Foa, E.B. Obsessive compulsive disorder. In D.H.
Barlow (Ed.), Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders. New
York: Guilford.
PANIC DISORDER
Cognitive Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Barlow, D.H., & Cerny, J.A. (1988). Psychological Treatment of
Panic. New York: Guilford Press.
Barlow, D., & Craske, M. (1994). Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic
- II. Albany, NY: Graywind Publications. (Both therapist and
client versions are available - To order call 518-438-3231)
Clark, D.M. (1989). Anxiety states: Panic and generalized anxiety.
In K. Hawton, P. Salkovskis, J. Kirk, & D.M. Clark (Eds.) Cognitive
Behavior Therapy for Psychiatric Problems. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
Salkovskis, P.M., & Clark, D.M. (1991). Cognitive treatment of
panic disorder. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 3, 215-226.
Training Available:
Graywind Publications
Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203
Telephone: 518-438-3231
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Treatment References/Manuals:
Clinical Handbook/Therapist Manual on PTSD. (Contact: Donald
Meichenbaum, University of Waterloo, Department of Psychology,
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1, Phone: 519-885-1211, ext. 2551,
cost: $40 plus $5 shipping).
Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy for Social Phobia by R. Heimberg
(Contact: Karen Law, Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders, Pine
West Plaza, Building 4, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY
12205. Cost = $20.00).
Social Effectiveness Therapy: A Program for Overcoming Social
Anxiety and Phobia (Contact: Samuel M. Turner, Ph.D. or Deborah C.
Beidel, Ph.D., Turndel Inc., Suite 200, 615 Wesley Drive
Charleston, SC 29464. Cost = $39.00).
Training Available:
Richard Heimberg, Ph.D. & Harlan Justen, Ph.D.
Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders
Pine West Plaza, Building 4
Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12205
Telephone: (518) 464-0241 or 869-2033
E-mail: rh188@albnyvms.bitnet
SPECIFIC PHOBIA
Systematic Desensitization
Treatment References/Manuals:
Wolpe, J. (1990). Practice of Behavior Therapy (4th Edition). New
York: Pergamon Press.
Exposure Therapy
Treatment References/Manuals:
Marks, I. (1978). Living with Fear. New York: McGraw Hill.