Table of Contents
Introduction: Why we created the Exploring Depression Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) programme.
- Why Does Someone with Asperger's Syndrome Become Depressed?
- The Nature of Depression.
- How Does Depression Look and Feel for a Person with Asperger's Syndrome?
- What Type of Therapy Works for a Person with Asperger's Syndrome?
- The Perception, Learning and Thinking Style Associated with Asperger's Syndrome.
- Overview of the 10-Stage CBT Programme Exploring Depression.
- Assessment Before Starting the Programme.
- Stage 1: Qualities and Abilities.
- Stage 2: What is Depression?
- Stage 3: Tools to Combat Depression.
- Stage 4: Art and Pleasure Tools.
- Stage 5: Thinking Tools (part 1).
- Stage 6: Thinking Tools (part 2) and Social Tools.
- Stage 7: Thinking Tools (part 3) and Relaxation Tools.
- Stage 8: Relaxation and Helpful and Unhelpful Tools.
- Stage 9: A Safety Plan.
- Stage 10: The Future. Recommended reading.
Appendices:
- Bringing the Body into Awareness.
- Positive Personality Adjectives.
- Bringing the Five Senses into Awareness.
- Daily Energy Account Form.
- Websites/Blogspots/Support Information.
- Relaxation for Self-awareness.
- Time Machine Activity.
- Mood Diary Dimensions.