Description
Book SynopsisWritten with clinicians in mind, this book demonstrates the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with individuals who are at risk of developing psychosis. Divided into three parts, the book opens with the background to the clinical trial including the rationale for the early intervention strategy, assessment strategies to identify at risk groups, and a review of prevention strategies. In Part II the focus is on the application of cognitive therapy for this group. Part III examines strategies for change, as well as specific issues including social isolation and relapse prevention.
Trade Review“…an easy to read guide…” (
Behavioural & Cognitive Psychology, Vol. 33 2005)
"...well researched, well written and easily understood...of interest to all who work with high-risk adolescents and young adults..." (Intl Jnl of Clinical Practice, June 2004)
"...extremely interesting and highly readable..." (Mental Health Today, September 2004)
"Strong stuff...[the authors] offer some well-researched loyalty truths" (Daily Telegraph, 22nd November 2005)
"...an excellent introduction...illuminating but concise..." (BACP, December 2005)
Table of ContentsList of Figures and Appendices vii
About the Authors ix
Foreword by Max Birchwood xi
Introduction xiii
Acknowledgements xvii
Part I: Background 1
1 The Importance of Early Recognition 3
2 How to Identify At-Risk Groups 9
3 Which Prevention Strategy to Adopt 23
Part II: Cognitive Therapy for Prevention of Psychosis 27
4 Why Cognitive Therapy? 29
5 Engagement 37
6 Theory, Assessment and Formulation 45
Part III: Change Strategies 55
7 Normalisation 57
8 Generating and Evaluating Alternative Explanations 65
9 Safety Behaviours 75
10 Metacognitive Beliefs 87
11 ‘I Am Different’ and Other Core Beliefs 93
12 Social Isolation 101
13 Relapse Prevention 111
14 Conclusions 117
Appendices 121
References 135
Index 143
