Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis

Cognitive Therapy for Psychosisprovides clinicians with a comprehensive cognitive model that can be applied to all patients with schizophrenia and related disorders in order to aid the development of a formulation that will incorporate all relevant factors. It illustrates the process of assessment, formulation and intervention and highlights potential difficulties arising from work with patients and how they can be overcome
Experienced clinicians write assuming no prior knowledge of the area, covering all of the topics of necessary importance including
* an introduction to cognitive theory and therap* difficulties in engagement and the therapeutic relationshi* how best to utilise homework with people who experience psychosi* relapse prevention and management
Illustrated by excerpts from therapy sessions, this book digests scientific evidence and theory but moreover provides clinicians with essential practical advice about how to best aid people with psychoses.