Promoting Emotional Resilience

Introduction and Overview 1. Emotion, Stress, and Coping: Implications for Intervention 2. An Overview of Cognitive-Affective Stress Management Training 3. Affect Elicitation in Psychotherapy: The Induced Affect Technique 4. Preparation, Assessment, and Session 1 5. Session 2: Cognitive Coping Skills--Introduction to Cognitive Restructuring and Self Instructional Training 6. Session 3: Induced Affect Reduction Using Relaxation and the Integrated Coping Response 7. Session 4: Induced Affect Skills Rehearsal and Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness 8. Session 5: Integrated Coping Response Practice, Acceptance, and Cognitive Defusion Training 9. Session 6: Coping Skills Rehearsal and Additional Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies Appendix A: Handouts and Forms for Clients Appendix B: Materials for Therapists/Trainers References