Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy : Principles and Practice

by Ryle, Anthony; Kerr, Ian B.

• ISBN13: 9780471892731
• ISBN10: 0471892734
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-12
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

This is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the origins, development, and practice of cognitive-analytic therapy (CAT). Written by the founder of the method and an experienced psychiatric practitioner and lecturer, it offers a guide to the potential application and experience of CAT with a wide range of difficult clients and disorders and in a variety of hospital, community care and private practice settings. Introducing Cognitive Analytic Therapy includes a wide range of features to aid scholars and trainees: ? Illustrative case histories and numerous case vignettes ? Chapters summaries, further reading and glossary of key terms ? Resources for use in clinical settings Essential reading for practitioners and graduate trainees in psychotherapy, clinical psychology, psychiatry and nursing.

Table of Contents

List of Figures

About the Authors

Preface

Acknowledgements

The Scope and Focus of CAT

The Main Features of CAT

Development of the Self: Background Considerations

Normal and Abnormal Development of the Self and its Implications for Psychotherapy

Selection and Assessment of Patients for Individual CAT

The Reformulation Sessions

The Therapy Relationship: Working at Changing

The Detailed CAT Model of Therapist Interventions and its use in Supervision

CAT in Various Conditions and Contexts

The Treatment of Personality Disorders

The 'Difficult' Patient and Contextual Reformulation

Afterword

Glossary

Appendix 1: CAT-related research publications and the evidence base for CAT

Appendix 2: The Psychotherapy File

Appendix 3: Personality Structure Questionnaire (PSQ)

Appendix 4: Repertory grid basics and the use of grid techniques in CAT

References

Index