Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions with Psychotic Disorders

by Haddock,Gillian

• ISBN13: 9780415102902
• ISBN10: 0415102901
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1996-01-29
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Traditionally, people with psychotic symptoms have been treated with anti-psychotic or neuroleptic drugs. While this approach is beneficial to a number of people, there are many for whom it is problematic. Recent recognition of these problems has led to the development of effective complementary treatments of a specifically psychological nature. In Cognitive Behavioural Interventions with Psychotic Disorders leading researchers and practitioners in this area provide a comprehensive overview for all those undergoing related training in psychology and psychiatry, as well as nursing and social work. The book provides a general background to cognitive treatment, and also discusses specific uses of the therapy in treating those who have hallucinations, delusions and schizophrenia. The contributors suggest how cognitive behavioural approaches can be integrated with other strategies such as pharmacological methods, or in the context of the family.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
Notes on Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
From Cognitive Studies of Psychosis to Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy for Psychotic Symptoms	p. 3
A Historical Overview of Psychological Treatments for Psychotic Symptoms	p. 28
Psychological Treatment of Auditory Hallucinations: Focusing or Distraction?	p. 45
Cognitive Therapy for Voices	p. 71
Coping Strategy Enhancement for Persistent Hallucinations and Delusions	p. 86
Using a Normalising Rationale in the Treatment of Schizophrenic Patients	p. 103
An Outcome Study of Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment for Psychosis	p. 116
Empowering People Who Hear Voices	p. 137
Psychological Treatments for Negative Symptoms	p. 151
Early Intervention in Psychotic Relapse: Cognitive Approaches to Detection and Management	p. 171
Family Interventions and Schizophrenia	p. 212
Neuroleptic Medication and the Psychosocial Treatment of Psychotic Symptoms: Some Neglected Issues	p. 235
Implications for Services and Future Research	p. 265
Index	p. 275
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