Cognitive Therapy of Schizophrenia
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Illness, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry
| Author: | David G. Kingdon, MD, Douglas Turkington, MD | ISBN: | 9781606237717 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | November 15, 2004 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | David G. Kingdon, MD, Douglas Turkington, MD |
| ISBN: | 9781606237717 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | November 15, 2004 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
Drawing on the authors' decades of influential work in the field, this highly practical volume presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. Guidelines are provided for collaborative assessment and case formulation that enable the clinician to build a strong therapeutic relationship, establish reasonable goals, and tailor treatment to each client's needs. Described in thorough, step-by-step detail are effective techniques for working with delusional beliefs, voices, visions, thought disorders, and negative symptoms; integrating cognitive therapy with other forms of treatment; reducing relapse risks; and enhancing client motivation. Special features include reproducible client handouts and assessment tools.
Drawing on the authors' decades of influential work in the field, this highly practical volume presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. Guidelines are provided for collaborative assessment and case formulation that enable the clinician to build a strong therapeutic relationship, establish reasonable goals, and tailor treatment to each client's needs. Described in thorough, step-by-step detail are effective techniques for working with delusional beliefs, voices, visions, thought disorders, and negative symptoms; integrating cognitive therapy with other forms of treatment; reducing relapse risks; and enhancing client motivation. Special features include reproducible client handouts and assessment tools.
