Psychotherapy for Psychosis
Psychotherapy for Psychosis
Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic Treatment
ISBN: 9781462540563In this innovative book, master clinician Michael Garrett shows how to weave together cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy to support the recovery of persons suffering from psychosis. This integrated framework builds on the strengths of both methods to achieve lasting gains, even for patients with severe, chronic mental illness. The therapist is guided to use CBT to help the patient recognize the literal falsity of delusions, while employing psychodynamic strategies to explore the figurative truth and personal meaning of psychotic symptoms. Extended case presentations and numerous clinical vignettes illustrate Garrett's compassionate, empowering approach.
By Michael Garrett
Imprint: THE GUILFORD PRESS
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Format: HARDBACK
Pages: 354
Introduction I. Theory 1. Essential Problems in Psychosis and Basic Definitions 2. Biological and Psychological Models of Psychosis 3. Psychosis: An Autobiographical Play Staged in the Real World 4. Disturbances of Figurative Language, Concrete Metaphors, and Delusional Identities II. Psychotherapy Technique 5. Treatment Overview and Patient Selection 6. Engaging the Patient 7. Eliciting the Patient's Story 8. Discussing Reality with a Psychotic Person 9. Assessing Coping Strategies and Introducing Three Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) Models 10. Working CBTp and Psychodynamic Formulations 11. Working with Voices and Other CBTp Techniques 12. Challenging Delusions 13. Psychodynamic Interpretation of Psychotic Symptoms 14. The Case of Ariel 15. The Cases of Asha and Kasper III. Psychotherapy for Psychosis in the Public Sector 16. Current Clinical Conditions in Public Mental Health 17. A Template for Ambitious Psychotherapy in the Public Sector References Index
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