Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Schizophrenia

Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been successfully employed in the treatment of such problems as depression, panic disorder, and phobias. Now, providing a promising approach to patients with the most intractable problems, this book details the practical application of cognitive-behavioral therapy to the pervasive disorder of schizophrenia. The techniques described in this book, drawn from relevant theory and research, are designed to complement other treatments for schizophrenia, including medication, rehabilitation, and family therapies. Making a clear distinction between the diagnosis of schizophrenia and the debilitating label of insanity, the authors contend that people with this disorder are not inherently irrational but instead, suffer from a circumscribed set of irrational beliefs. The book presents easily learned techniques that professionals can employ to help patients alleviate the impact of these beliefs and start drawing upon the strengths and rationality they do possess to improve their daily lives. Illustrated with numerous case examples, the book describes how to: * Work with the person to construct credible explanations of distressing and disabling symptoms * Explore the personal significance of life events and circumstances and their interactions with the person's strengths and vulnerabilities * Introduce reality testing for hallucinations and delusions * Disentangle thought disorder and ameliorate negative symptoms * Demystify psychotic symptoms for individuals and their families. It also clearly delineates the relationship of thought, identity, insight, and coping strategies to schizophrenia. An invaluable resource for all professionals working with people suffering from schizophrenia--from psychologists, psychiatrists, and residential care workers to social workers, occupational therapists, and nursing staff--this practical and accessible text is also essential reading for students in these fields.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Turkington MD, Douglas

Kingdon MD, David G.

Mental Health

The Guilford Press

Psychosis can be associated with a variety of mental health problems, including schizophrenia, severe depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders. While traditional treatments for psychosis have emphasized medication-based strategies, evidence now suggests that individuals affected by psychosis can greatly benefit from psychotherapy. Treating Psychosis is an evidence-based treatment guide for mental health professionals working with individuals affected by psychosis. Using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach that incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and mindfulness approaches, this book is invaluable in helping clinicians develop effective treatment for clients affected by psychosis. The guide provides session-by-session clinical interventions for use in individual or group treatment on an inpatient, outpatient, or community basis. The book features 40 reproducible clinical practice forms and a companion website with additional downloadable clinical forms and tools, guided exercises, case examples, and resources. The therapeutic approaches presented are rooted in theory and research, and informed by extensive clinical experience working with client populations affected by psychosis. The approaches outlined in this book offer clinicians and clients the opportunity to partner in developing therapeutic strategies for problematic symptoms to enable those affected by psychosis to work toward valued goals and ultimately live more meaningful lives. This guide emphasizes a compassionate, de-stigmatizing approach that integrates empowering and strengths-oriented methods that place the client’s values and goals at the center of any therapeutic intervention.

Treating Psychosis: A Clinician's Guide to Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Approaches within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tradition

Wright PhD CPsych, Nicola P.

Kelly PhD CPsych, Owen P.

Davies PhD CPsych, David

Jacobs PsyD CPsych, Andrew M.

Hopton MA, Jennifer

New Harbinger Publications

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