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Published in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2/2020

01-06-2020 | Book Review

Peggilee Wupperman: Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-Destructive Behaviors: Mindfulness and Modification Therapy

The Guilford Press, New York, 2019, 344 pp., $35.00

Author: James M. Yokley

Published in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy | Issue 2/2020

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“Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-Destructive Behaviors: Mindfulness and Modification Therapy” by Peggilee Wupperman tackles the challenging task of treating multiple forms of highly resistant, dysregulated behavior. The book describes Mindfulness and Modification Therapy (MMT) for the treatment of any dysregulated behavior that clients have extreme trouble resisting despite long-term harmful consequences. The MMT protocol is well-grounded in evidence-based principles and Dr. Wupperman provides a wealth of clinical wisdom along with step-by-step guidance on the implementation of MMT. The book has 13 chapters divided into three parts that leave therapists well-prepared for what to expect when helping clients overcome their dysregulated behavior on their destination towards a more satisfying, fulfilling life. …
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Title
Peggilee Wupperman: Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-Destructive Behaviors: Mindfulness and Modification Therapy
The Guilford Press, New York, 2019, 344 pp., $35.00
Author
James M. Yokley
Publication date
01-06-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 0022-0116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-019-09444-5

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