CBT for Schizophrenia: Evidence-Based Interventions and Future Directions

Informed by the latest clinical research, this is the first book to assemble a range of evidence-based protocols for treating the varied presentations associated with schizophrenia through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Deals with a wide range of discrete presentations associated with schizophrenia, such as command hallucinations, violent behaviour or co-morbid post-traumatic stress disorder
• Covers work by the world's leading clinical researchers in this field
• Includes illustrative case material in each chapter

Content:
Chapter 1 CBT for Psychosis (pages 1–12): Craig Steel and Ben Smith
Chapter 2 Cognitive Therapy for Reducing Distress and Harmful Compliance with Command Hallucinations (pages 13–34): Max Birchwood and Alan Meaden
Chapter 3 CBT for Post?Traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychosis (pages 35–55): Amy Hardy, Ben Smith, Jennifer Gottlieb, Kim Mueser and Craig Steel
Chapter 4 CBT for Individuals at High Risk of Developing Psychosis (pages 57–85): Nicola Smethurst, Paul French and Anthony P. Morrison
Chapter 5 CBT for Medication?Resistant Psychosis (pages 87–107): Neil A. Rector*
Chapter 6 The Challenge of Anger, Aggression and Violence when Delivering CBT for Psychosis (pages 109–125): Gillian Haddock
Chapter 7 CBT for Relapse in Schizophrenia (pages 127–142): Andrew I. Gumley
Chapter 8 CBT to Address and Prevent Social Disability in Early and Emerging Psychosis (pages 143–167): David Fowler, Paul French, Jo Hodgekins, Rebecca Lower, Ruth Turner, Simon Burton and Jon Wilson
Chapter 9 Group Cognitive Behavioural Social Skills Training for Schizophrenia (pages 169–189): Jason Holden and Eric Granholm
Chapter 10 Brief Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Acute Treatment of Hospitalized Patients with Psychosis (pages 191–212): Brandon A. Gaudiano
Chapter 11 Improving Sleep, Improving Delusions (pages 213–233): Elissa Myers, Helen Startup and Daniel Freeman
Chapter 12 Compassion Focused Group Therapy for Recovery after Psychosis (pages 235–266): Christine Braehler, Janice Ha