Cognitive Therapy of Schizophrenia |
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| Author:
| Kingdon, David G.
Turkington, Douglas |
| Series title: | Guides to Individualized Evidence-Based Treatment Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-281-22795-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $77.00 |
Book Description:
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Drawing on the authors' decades of influential work in the field, this highly practical volume presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. Guidelines are provided for collaborative assessment and case formulation that enable the clinician to build a strong therapeutic relationship, establish reasonable goals, and tailor treatment to each client's needs. Described in thorough, step-by-step detail are effective techniques for working with...
More DescriptionDrawing on the authors' decades of influential work in the field, this highly practical volume presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. Guidelines are provided for collaborative assessment and case formulation that enable the clinician to build a strong therapeutic relationship, establish reasonable goals, and tailor treatment to each client's needs. Described in thorough, step-by-step detail are effective techniques for working with delusional beliefs, voices, visions, thought disorders, and negative symptoms; integrating cognitive therapy with other forms of treatment; reducing relapse risks; and enhancing client motivation. Special features include reproducible client handouts and assessment tools.