Integrative Group Therapy for Psychosis: An Evidence-Based Approach

This book presents an evidence-based, integrative group therapy treatment model for people suffering from psychosis, including elements from psychodynamic, interpersonal, psychoeducational, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. It is designed to help patients deal with delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, interpersonal problems, mood changes, and the stigma of having a serious mental illness. Chapters include information and vignettes to assist the reader in conducting therapy groups for patients suffering from psychosis, including schizophrenia spectrum and bipolar disorders. It is a safe and supportive adjunct to medications and is useful in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book, drawing from a wealth of outcome and process studies, presents an evidence-based, integrative group therapy treatment model tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals grappling with psychosis. Developed to address a range of challenges faced by those experiencing delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, interpersonal difficulties, mood fluctuations, and the societal stigma associated with severe mental illness, the book traces the evolution of this integrative approach from research conducted in inpatient and outpatient settings to theoretical and clinical issues derived from empirical findings. Each chapter includes valuable information and case vignettes to assist readers in effectively conducting therapy groups for patients suffering from psychosis, encompassing schizophrenia spectrum and bipolar disorders. Notably, this treatment model has been demonstrated to be a safe and supportive adjunct to medications, proving useful in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Whether you are a mental health professional seeking effective strategies for treating psychosis or a patient seeking support and guidance, this unique, empirically driven model offers valuable insights and practical tools for achieving long-term, short-term, and time-limited recovery.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367339425