Drawing on the authors' decades of work in the field, this practical volume presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. Guidelines are provided for collaborative assessment.
Schizophrenia was long believed to be untreatable through psychotherapy. Yet much has changed in understanding this disorder and how to work to reduce the distress and disability it causes.
What is Schizophrenia? Evidence for Effective Treatments in Schizophrenia. Early Intervention. The Therapeutic Relationship. Assessment. Individualized Case Formulation and Treatment Planning. Orienting the Client to Treatment. Psychoeducation and Normalization. Case Formulation and Intervening with Delusions. Case Formulation and Intervening with Hallucinations. Thought Interference, Passivity Phenomena, and Formal Thought Disorder. Negative Symptoms. Comorbid Conditions. Relapse Prevention and Finishing Therapy. Difficulties in Therapy. Appendix 1. Health of the Nation Rating Scales. Appendix 2. Psychotic Symptom Rating Scales. Appendix 3. Therapy of Psychosis Rating Scale. Appendix 4. Informational Handouts. Appendix 5. Formulation Sheet and Diaries. References. Further Reading. Index.