Treating Psychosis

Hopton, Jennifer, Jacobs, Andrew M., Davies, David, Kelly, Owen P., Turkington, Douglas, Wright, Nicola P.

• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
• Year: 2014
• eBook ISBN: 9781608824090
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Behaviorism
• Index: Psychology

Psychosis can be associated with a variety of mental health problems, including schizophrenia, severe depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders. While traditional treatments for psychosis have emphasized medication-based strategies, evidence now suggests that individuals affected by psychosis can greatly benefit from psychotherapy. Treating Psychosis is an evidence-based treatment guide for mental health professionals working with individuals affected by psychosis. Using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach that incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and mindfulness approaches, this book is invaluable in helping clinicians develop effective treatment for clients affected by psychosis. The guide provides session-by-session clinical interventions for use in individual or group treatment on an inpatient, outpatient, or community basis.The book features 40 reproducible clinical practice forms and a companion website with additional downloadable clinical forms and tools, guided exercises, case examples, and resources. The therapeutic approaches presented are rooted in theory and research, and informed by extensive clinical experience working with client populations affected by psychosis. The approaches outlined in this book offer clinicians and clients the opportunity to partner in developing therapeutic strategies for problematic symptoms to enable those affected by psychosis to work toward valued goals and ultimately live more meaningful lives.This guide emphasizes a compassionate, de-stigmatizing approach that integrates empowering and strengths-oriented methods that place the client's values and goals at the center of any therapeutic intervention.

Table of contents

• Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Forms
• Foreword
• Acknowledgments
• A Note About Integration and Application of Therapeutic Approaches and Language
• Introduction to Integrative Treatment for Psychosis
• Conceptual Model
• Group Implementation
• Module 1: The Therapeutic Relationship, Engagement, and Assessment
• Module 2: Conceptualization and Treatment Planning: Strengths, Values, and Goals
• Module 3: Emotion Regulation and Resilience
• Module 4: Action Toward Valued Goals: Overcoming Barriers to Value-Consistent Living
• Module 5: Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Distressing Thoughts and Delusions
• Module 6: Understanding and Working with Voices
• Module 7: Accomplishments and Staying Well Plan—Ongoing Recovery, Valued Life Goals, and Staying Well
• Special Considerations and Comorbidity
• Some Final Thoughts
• Appendix: Forms
• Resources
• Reference List