Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

by Basco, Monica Ramirez; Rush, A. John

• ISBN13: 9781593854843
• ISBN10: 1593854846
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-02-12
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

From leading scientist-practitioners, this pragmatic, accessible book provides a complete framework for individualized assessment and treatment of bipolar disorder. It addresses the complexities of working with individuals with broadly varying histories and clinical presentations, including those who have been recently diagnosed, those who are symptomatically stable, and those who struggle day to day to achieve symptom remission. Extensive case material illustrates proven strategies for conceptualizing patients' needs and working collaboratively to help them adhere to medication treatments, recognize the early warning signs of manic and depressive episodes, build coping skills, and manage specific symptoms. The second edition is a complete revision of the original volume, updated and restructured to be even more user friendly for clinicians.

Author Biography

Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, author, lecturer, and researcher. She recently joined the psychology faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is an internationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy and a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Basco is the author of The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings and Never Good Enough: How to Use Perfectionism to Your Advantage without Letting It Ruin Your Life, and coauthor of Getting Your Life Back: The Complete Guide to Recovery from Depression.

 

A. John Rush, MD, is Professor of  Psychiatry and Vice Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His work has focused on the diagnosis and psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological, and somatic treatment of depression and other mood disorders. He has authored 10 books and over 400 journal articles. Dr. Rush's internationally recognized work has received numerous awards. Most recently, his research has focused on longer-term disease management programs, including multistep treatment algorithms for bipolar and major depressive disorders.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Second Edition

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: An Overview

Medication Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Enhancing Adherence

Compliance Contracts

Early Detection to Prevent Relapse

Management of Behavioral Symptoms: Trigger Control and Increasing Positives

Management of Behavioral Symptoms: Controlling Negatives

Management of Cognitive Symptoms: Content Changes

Management of Cognitive Symptoms: Process Changes

Stress Management

Addressing Problems in Interpersonal Communication

Putting Together a Treatment Program

Appendix: Protocol for 20 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Sessions

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