is a seminal textbook edited by Steven C. Hayes and Stefan G. Hofmann that shifts the focus of psychotherapy from "protocols for syndromes" to identifying and targeting the underlying processes of change . 1. Conceptual Shift: From Syndromes to Processes
Bio-physiological (sleep, diet, neurobiology) and Socio-cultural (social support, cultural influences).
Returning to the roots of behavioral therapy by analyzing why a behavior occurs in a specific environment. 2. The Science: The Extended Evolutionary Meta-Model (EEMM) Process-Based CBT: The Science and Core Clinica...
Identifying core mechanisms (like cognitive defusion or emotion regulation) that occur across many different disorders.
Traditionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has relied on specific manuals for specific DSM diagnoses. Process-Based CBT (PB-CBT) argues that this "nomothetic" approach—applying group averages to individuals—has led to stagnating response rates. Instead, PB-CBT focuses on: is a seminal textbook edited by Steven C
The scientific foundation of PB-CBT is the . It organizes therapeutic change into six dimensions and two levels:
Customizing treatment to the individual's unique life context and psychological network rather than a generic diagnosis. neurobiology) and Socio-cultural (social support
Affect, Cognition, Attention, Self, Motivation, and Behavior.