Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Treating Auditory Hallucinations - From theory to therapy (Hardcover)

This book draws on clinical research findings from the last three decades to offer a review of current psychological theories and therapeutic approaches to understanding and treating auditory hallucinations addressing key methodological issues that need to be considered in evaluating voice hearing interventions. Mark Hayward, Clara Strauss and Simon McCarthy-Jones present a historical narrative on lessons learnt, a state of the art, and an agenda for the future. The text also provides a critique of different therapeutic techniques enabling practice and treatment decisions to be grounded in a balanced view of differing approaches. Chapters cover topics including: behavioural approaches cognitive models of voice hearing the role of self-esteem and identity acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches interpersonal theory. Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Treating Command Hallucinations will be of significant interest to academic and clinical psychologists working within the field of psychotic experiences.The book brings together and evaluates diffuse literature in an accessible and objective manner and will therefore also be a valuable resource for clinical researchers and postgraduate students.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Explorations in Mental Health
Release date:	August 2014
First published:	2015
Editors:	Mark Hayward • Clara Strauss • Simon McCarthy-Jones
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	186
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-64011-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy Promotions
LSN:	0-415-64011-3
Barcode:	9780415640114

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