Mastering cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for the common, yet
difficult-to-treat aspects of severe mental illness has now been
made easier with Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental
Illness. A proven, effective treatment for patients with severe
mental illness, CBT is illuminated in an insightful volume that
boasts an abundance of learning exercises, worksheets, and
checklists -- plus video demonstrations on DVD that offer an inside
look at CBT methods in use.
This is the only book to present a comprehensive CBT approach
that can be used across the broad range of severe Axis I disorders
to prevent relapse, promote treatment adherence, reduce symptoms,
and maintain treatment gains. The authors, all internationally
recognized experts in using CBT for severe mental illness, provide
a host of functional strategies for treating patients with
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and treatment-refractory
depression. Their easy-to-read guide covers specific symptoms in
detail and promotes practitioners' skill building -- including how
to design useful interventions, provide effective psychoeducation,
and engage patients in effective therapeutic relationships. The
eighteen videos show CBT in action, demonstrating such scenarios as
tracing origins of paranoia and formulating an antisuicide plan.
Readers seeking to learn or improve their use of CBT for severe
mental illness will - Master the key processes of engaging,
assessing, normalizing, educating, and formulating- Learn methods
to help patients reduce delusional thinking, cope with
hallucinations, and target hopelessness, suicidality, low energy
and interest, and poor self-esteem- Prevent relapse in bipolar
disorder through such methods as monitoring symptoms and promoting
good sleep- Address interpersonal problems common in patients with
severe mental illness, showing how to build support and cope with
dysfunctional or terminated relationships- Help patients become
better organized in their thinking and reduce problems with
maintaining concentration- Apply CBT procedures to improve negative
symptoms in schizophrenia, such as attention deficit and
anhedonia
The book is an ideal companion to the authors' popular
introductory text Learning Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, building on
its critically acclaimed methodology to offer guidelines for
effective treatment. Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Severe Mental
Illness shows how CBT enhances pharmacotherapy and helps
practitioners develop important skills in treating challenging
clinical problems.
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