Full Description
Psychosis implies an alteration of one's reality, with specific beliefs and sensory experiences that affect one's judgment and capacity to function socially. Previously, medication alone was believed to attenuate or eliminate psychotic symptoms; however, more than two decades of empirical evidence now support the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for psychosis, including group CBT for psychosis.
Group CBT for Psychosis offers the first published group therapy module of its kind and is suitable for a broad range of mental health professionals. Group therapy for people with psychosis is often recommended given its cost-efficiency and indirect benefits such as improved social skills and social support, yet delivery of this group intervention necessitates specialized skills and knowledge not typically included as part of most clinical training programs. This book offers thorough descriptions of relevant techniques, clinical vignettes, and worksheets for use in group sessions. Individual chapters focus on the basics of CBT for psychosis, essential elements of group therapy, explaining the CBT model in a group context, techniques for various symptoms, measuring change, common obstacles to group CBT for psychosis, and much more. Group CBT for Psychosis will be a valuable resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and graduate students in these fields. Professors and supervisors teaching clinical skills, such as how to run groups or how to conduct CBT in groups with people with psychotic disorders, will also find this book very useful.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: History of group therapies for people with psychosis
Chapter 2: Basic cognitive behavioral model used in group CBT for psychosis
Chapter 3: What have studies taught us about CBT for psychosis?
Chapter 4: Essential elements of group therapy
Chapter 5: The role of the therapist in group CBT for psychosis
Chapter 6: Getting started
Chapter 7: Stress- How it affects me (the first six sessions)
Chapter 8: Testing hypotheses and looking for alternatives (sessions 7 to 12)
Chapter 9: Drugs, alcohol and how I feel (sessions 13 to 18)
Chapter 10: Coping and Competence (sessions 19 to 24)
Chapter 11: Measuring change
Chapter 12: Obstacles to group CBT for psychosis
Chapter 13: Therapist competence - what skills are needed to conduct group CBTp?
Chapter 14: CBT groups for psychosis with other targets
Chapter 15: Conclusion
APPENDIX
1 - The group CBTp Workbook
2 - Example of a diploma for the graduation
3 - List of sessions used in brief inpatient group CBTp
4 - Participation Scale
5 - Self Esteem Rating Scale - Short Form
6 - First Episode Social Functioning Scale - Self-Report
7 - QuickLL
References
About the Authors
Index
