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A Casebook of Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis
Contributor(s): Morrison, Anthony P. (Editor)
ISBN: 1583912053     ISBN-13: 9781583912058
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $133.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2001
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Annotation: This book is a unique volume in which leading clinicians and researchers in the field of cognitive therapy for psychosis illustrate their individual approaches to the understanding of the difficulties faced by people with psychosis and how this informs intervention. Chapters include therapies focused on schizophrenia and individual psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions (including paranoia). Beck's original case study of cognitive therapy for psychosis from 1952 is reprinted, accompanied by his 50-year retrospective analysis. Also outlined are treatments for: bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis, schema-focused approaches, early intervention to prevent psychosis, and adherence to medication. This book will be useful to clinicians and researchers alike, and will be an invaluable resource to mental health practitioners working with individuals experiencing psychosis.
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
- Psychology | Psychopathology - General
- Psychology | Clinical Psychology
Dewey: 616
LCCN: 2001035706
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 6.16" W x 9.64" (1.38 lbs) 324 pages
 
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This book is a unique volume in which leading clinicians and researchers in the field of cognitive therapy for psychosis illustrate their individual approaches to the understanding of the difficulties faced by people with psychosis and how this informs intervention.
Chapters include therapies focused on schizophrenia and individual psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions (including paranoia). Beck's original case study of cognitive therapy for psychosis from 1952 is reprinted, accompanied by his 50-year retrospective analysis. Also outlined are treatments for:
- bipolar disorder - dual diagnosis - schema-focused approaches - early intervention to prevent psychosis - adherence to medication
This book will be useful to clinicians and researchers alike, and will be an invaluable resource to mental health practitioners working with individuals experiencing psychosis.