| Back to Life, Back to Normality: Volume 1: Cognitive Therapy, Recovery and Psychosis Contributor(s): Turkington, Douglas (Author), Kingdon, David (Author), Rathod, Shanaya (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521699568 ISBN-13: 9780521699563 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: Self-help guide for understanding and applying the basic concepts of cognitive therapy to psychosis. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition |
| Dewey: 616.891 |
| LCCN: 2008052019 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6.26" W x 9.26" (0.75 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Written specifically with sufferers and carers in mind, to help them understand and apply the basic concepts of cognitive therapy for psychosis. - Illustrates what it is like to have common psychosis and how people's lives can be restored using therapy. - Increases understanding of how the psychosis started, and the factors that worsen symptoms or increase the likelihood of relapse. - Helps the sufferer learn how to control symptoms and delay or prevent relapse. - Includes features and exercises to help sufferers explore their own beliefs and feelings to reflect on the way they cope. - Helps carers know what to say and what to do. - Provides a resource for mental health professionals working with patients, to introduce the approach, support ongoing therapy and make the most efficient use of appointment time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kingdon, David: - David Kingdon is Professor of Mental Health Care Delivery at the University of Southampton.Rathod, Shanaya: - Shayana Rathod is a Consultant Psychiatrist working for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Service and is also Associate Medical Director of the Mid Hampshire and Eastleigh Locality of the Hampshire Partnership NHS Trust.Turkington, Douglas: - Douglas Turkington is Professor of Psychosocial Psychiatry at Newcastle University. |
