Imagery-Based Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder and Mood Instability

People with bipolar disorder are vulnerable to anxiety and intrusive mental imagery, which can contribute to mood swings and relapse. This book offers a novel brief treatment that focuses on working with mental images to reduce distress and enhance mood stability, using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. It includes user-friendly instructions, case examples, sample scripts, and troubleshooting tips, with 19 reproducible handouts and session agendas. Purchasers get access to a Web page for downloading and printing reproducible materials.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 18 June 2019
\n Publisher: Guilford Publications
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Individuals with bipolar disorder face a heightened susceptibility to anxiety and intrusive mental imagery, which can exacerbate mood swings and increase the risk of relapse. This book offers a groundbreaking and concise treatment approach that centers around utilizing mental images to alleviate distress and promote mood stability. Drawing upon cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the book provides therapists with proven techniques for developing personalized treatment goals, employing metacognitive strategies to diminish the influence of images, rewriting problematic images, and fostering adaptive positive images. Clear and user-friendly instructions for assessment and intervention are provided, encompassing case examples, sample scripts, and troubleshooting tips. Presented in a large-size format for convenient photocopying, the book includes 19 reproducible handouts and session agendas. Additionally, purchasers gain access to a web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. By leveraging the power of mental images, this book empowers therapists to effectively assist individuals with bipolar disorder in managing their symptoms and achieving greater emotional well-being.

\n Weight: 440g\n
Dimension: 184 x 269 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781462539055\n \n