| Author | : David G. Kingdon |
| File Size | : 48,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : Guilford Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 15 November 2004 |
| ISBN | : 9781606237717 |
| Pages | : 219 pages |
Cognitive Therapy of Schizophrenia by David G. Kingdon Book PDF Summary
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 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.