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Neurocognitive Learning Therapy: Theory and Practice

  • Provides theoretical and scientific basis for a new practice model

  • Teaches practitioners to use several approaches in a scientifically verifiable process

  • Meets the NIH RDoC criteria for advancing research into new conceptualizations of mental health

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
  2. NCLT Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Introduction to Neurocognitive Learning Therapy

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 3-24
    3. The Theoretical Basis for Neurocognitive Learning Therapy

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 25-37
    4. Eclecticism Redefined

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 39-45
    5. NCLT and Life Course Theory

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 47-53
    6. Reward Recognition in NCLT Practice

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 55-67
    7. Memory Reconsolidation and NCLT Practice

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 69-76
    8. Automaticity

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 77-85
  3. The Clinical Practice of Neurocognitive Learning Therapy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
    2. How to Be an NCLT Therapist

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 89-100
    3. NCLT Therapy: Introductory Considerations

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 101-120
    4. NCLT Clinical Procedures

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 121-133
    5. Parables and Paradigms

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 135-148
    6. Treating Children with NCLT

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 149-167
    7. Future Directions

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 169-171
    8. Endnote: How We Got Here

      • Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman
      Pages 173-176
  4. Back Matter

    Pages 177-208

About this book

This groundbreaking volume introduces the theoretical base and clinical methods of Neurocognitive Learning Therapy, an integrative framework for client-centered intervention. The model unifies psychology and neuroscience in revisiting the connections between brain and behavior, replacing the cognitive-versus-affective binary traditional to clinical thinking with a scenario of the cognitive and emotional learning processes that work together to shape adaptive and pathological behavior. This foundation in learning theory illuminates the therapeutic relationship, synching how therapists teach with how clients learn, with guidelines for educating to encourage change. The unique flexibility of the NCLT model allows practitioners across clinical orientations the freedom to apply eclectic intervention strategies that fit clients’ learning styles and therapeutic needs.

Included in the coverage:


  •             Neurocognitive Learning Therapy and Life Course Theory.
  •             Reward recognition in Neurocognitive Learning Therapy.
  •             Memory reconsolidation and Neurocognitive Learning Therapy.
  •             How to be an NCLT therapist.
  •             Neurocognitive Learning Therapy clinical procedures.
  •            Treating children with Neurocognitive Learning Therapy.
  •            Plus practice handouts and forms for therapists and patients.

Neuropsychologists, child and school psychologists, and social workers will welcome Neurocognitive Learning Therapy not only as a source of theoretical insight into the brain and behavior, but also as an innovative system for enhancing their capacity for therapeutic teaching and their clients’ capacity for learning.



Authors and Affiliations

  • Wasserman and Drucker PA, Boca Raton, USA

    Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman

About the authors

Dr. Ted Wasserman is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and board certified in pediatric neuropsychology by the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology. Dr. Wasserman, a licensed psychologist in the State of Florida, completed his doctorate at Hofstra University in 1974. He completed a one-year internship in pediatric neuropsychology at North Shore University Medical Center. Postdoctoral training was completed in cognitive behavior therapy at the Institute for Advanced Study of Rational Psychotherapy under the supervision of Albert Ellis. Dr. Wasserman holds memberships in the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology, and the American Psychological Association. He is a founding member and past president of American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology.

Dr. Lori Drucker Wasserman has been in clinical practice since 1982. Dr. Wasserman received both her Masters and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Hofstra University. Dr. Wasserman is a licensed psychologist and is board certified in pediatric neuropsychology by the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology. She is also a certified school psychologist. Dr. Wasserman is certified as a trained examiner for the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Neurocognitive Learning Therapy: Theory and Practice

  • Authors: Theodore Wasserman, Lori Drucker Wasserman

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60849-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-60848-8Published: 09 August 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-86942-1Published: 09 September 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-60849-5Published: 01 August 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 208

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Neuropsychology, Social Work, Child and School Psychology, Psychiatry

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eBook USD 69.99
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Softcover Book USD 89.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 89.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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