Bücher der Reihe The International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis Book Series

Offers a fresh approach to understanding and treating psychotic symptoms using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This book shows how this approach clears the way for a shift away from a biological understanding and towards a psychological understanding of psychosis.

This volume presents an international research study which reconceptualizes diagnoses of schizophrenia through an investigation of ways in which the lived experiences of those with a diagnosis differ from the symptoms and experiences included in conventional diagnostic systems.

Covering the last four decades of the 20th century, this book explores the unwritten history of the struggles between psychoanalysis and psychiatry in post war USA, inaugurated by the neo-somatic revolution which had profound consequences for the treatment of psychotic patients. Analysing and synthesising major developments in this critical and clinical field, Orna Ophir discusses how leading theories redefined what schizophrenia is, and how to treat it, offering a fresh interpretation of the nature and challenges of the psychoanalytic profession. The book also considers the internal dynamics and conflicts within mental health organizations, their theoretical paradigms and therapeutic practices.

Art Therapy for Psychosis presents innovative theoretical and clinical approaches to psychosis that have developed in the work of expert clinicians from around the world. It draws on insights that have emerged from decades of clinical practice to explain why and how specialised forms of art therapy constitute a particularly appropriate psychotherapeutic approach to psychosis. .

Art Therapy for Psychosis presents innovative theoretical and clinical approaches to psychosis that have developed in the work of expert clinicians from around the world. It draws on insights that have emerged from decades of clinical practice to explain why and how specialised forms of art therapy constitute a particularly appropriate psychotherapeutic approach to psychosis. .

Covering the last four decades of the 20th century, this book explores the unwritten history of the struggles between psychoanalysis and psychiatry in post war USA, inaugurated by the neo-somatic revolution which had profound consequences for the treatment of psychotic patients. Analysing and synthesising major developments in this critical and clinical field, Orna Ophir discusses how leading theories redefined what schizophrenia is, and how to treat it, offering a fresh interpretation of the nature and challenges of the psychoanalytic profession. The book also considers the internal dynamics and conflicts within mental health organizations, their theoretical paradigms and therapeutic practices.

Preceded by: Specific techniques for the psychotherapy of schizophrenic patients / Andrew Lotterman. c1996.

Models of Madness 2nd Edition challenges the simplistic, pessimistic and often damaging theories and treatments of the `medical model¿of madness.

In this book, first-person accounts are brought centre stage and examined alongside current research to suggest how service user experience can contribute to professional understanding and therefore the treatment of psychosis.

"Psychosis as a Personal Crisis seeks to challenge the way people who hear voices are both viewed and treated. This book emphasises the individual variation between people who suffer from psychosis and puts forward the idea that hearing voices is not in itself a sign of mental illness. In this book the editors bring together an international range of expert contributors, who in their daily work, their research or their personal acquaintance, focus on the personal experience of psychosis. Further topics of discussion include: - accepting and making sense of hearing voices - the relation between trauma and paranoia - the limitations of contemporary psychiatry - the process of recovery. This book will be essential reading for all mental health professionals, in particular those wanting to learn more about the development of the hearing voices movement and applying these ideas to better understanding those in the voice hearing community"--Provided by publisher.

An enlightening and insightful look at the connections between spirituality and psychosis from the perspectives of a number of religions.Contains insights from religious writers and thinkers as well as from those who have experienced psychosis and religious experiences.

An enlightening and insightful look at the connections between spirituality and psychosis from the perspectives of a number of religions.Contains insights from religious writers and thinkers as well as from those who have experienced psychosis and religious experiences.

This book brings together international experts to explore the role of emotion and emotion regulation in the development and recovery from psychosis.

This book includes recent developments in the field of CBT for the treatment of psychosis, covering the `third wave¿ and adopting a contextual approach which aims to change the function of experience rather than the experience itself. It provides the reader with a concise introduction to the field.

Presents an overview of the treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis. Divided into three parts - past, present and future, this book examines the history of the treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis, with reference to Freud, Jung, Harry Stack Sullivan and Adolf Meyer, amongst others.

The experience of madness - which might also be referred to more formally as 'schizophrenia' or 'psychosis' - consists of a complex, confusing and often distressing collection of experiences, such as hearing voices or developing unusual, seemingly unfounded beliefs. This book explores the subjective experiences of madness.

An insight into the experience of psychiatric in-patient care from a professional and a user perspective, highlighting problems in creating therapeutic environments within settings which are often poorly resourced, crisis driven and risk aversive

Can biological and psychological interventions be integrated in the treatment of psychosis? This book discusses theoretical integration across the psychological therapies for psychoses, global perspectives on psychosocial approaches for psychoses, and Integrating psychotherapeutic thinking and practice into 'real world' settings.

Offers an insight into the interest in the use of therapeutic communities for the treatment of psychosis, as complementary to pharmacological treatment. This volume looks at the range of treatment programmes on offer in therapeutic communities for those suffering from psychosis.

Intended for psychotherapists who want to deepen their understanding of the therapeutic relationship, especially those who wish to follow the cognitive behavioral approach.

This book incorporates new and controversial ideas that will stimulate discussion regarding the benefits of early, need-adapted treatment. It will be of interest to psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals

Providing a perspective on the challenges associated with understanding and treating psychoses, this book brings together insights and developments from medicine and psychology to give a balanced overview of the subject. It is aimed at mental health professionals interested in increasing their understanding and awareness of this subject.

This book brings together international experts to explore the role of emotion and emotion regulation in the development and recovery from psychosis.

Presents an overview of the treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis. Divided into three parts - past, present and future, this book examines the history of the treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis, with reference to Freud, Jung, Harry Stack Sullivan and Adolf Meyer, amongst others.

Models of Madness 2nd Edition challenges the simplistic, pessimistic and often damaging theories and treatments of the `medical model¿of madness.

Focuses on the creation and evolution of the therapeutic relationship as the agent of change in the recovery from psychosis. This guidebook outlines the progressive steps of engagement useful for recovery. It challenges the established medical model by placing the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the treatment process.