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Early Detection and Cognitive Therapy for People at High Risk of Developing Psychosis
A Treatment Approach

Paul French (Author), Anthony P. Morrison (Author)

9780470863152, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 10 February 2004

176 pages
23.2 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.255 kg

“…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)

Written 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.

List 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 

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]

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