Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and Practice

by Lam, Dominic H.; Jones, Steven H.; Hayward, Peter; Bright, Jenifer A.

• ISBN13: 9780471979456
• ISBN10: 0471979457
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: WILEY
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Summary

Bipolar disorder or manic depression is a serious mental disorder attracting increasing interest and could represent the next major area for the wider application of cognitive behavioral therapy. The authors have treated manic depressive patients on a routine clinical basis and have included in this book a detailed description of the techniques and issues in working with this client group.

Author Biography

Dominic H. Lam is the author of Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and Practice, published by Wiley.

Steven H. Jones is the author of Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and Practice, published by Wiley.

Peter Hayward is the author of Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and Practice, published by Wiley.

Jenifer A. Bright is the author of Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and Practice, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Bipolar Disorder.

Review of Current Treatment.

Psycho-Social Models in Bipolar Disorder.

A Model of Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Bipolar Disorder.

Pre-Therapy Assessment.

Introducing the Model to the Patient.

Goal Setting.

Cognitive Techniques.

Behavioural Techniques.

Self-Management and Coping with Prodromes.

Long-Term Issues; Manic Depression and the Self.

Family and Social Aspects.

Interpersonal Issues in Therapy and Issues Related to Services.

Appendices.

References.

Index.