Back to Life, Back to Normality: Cognitive Therapy, Recovery and Psychosis
, by Douglas Turkington , David Kingdon , Shanaya Rathod , Sarah K. J. Wilcock , Alison Brabban , Paul Cromarty , Robert Dudley , Richard Gray , Jeremy Pelton , Ron Siddle , Peter WeidenNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780521699563 | 0521699568
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 3/12/2009
- Written specifically with sufferers and carers in mind, to help them understand and apply the basic concepts of cognitive therapy for psychosis. - Illustrates what it is like to have common psychosis and how people's lives can be restored using therapy. - Increases understanding of how the psychosis started, and the factors that worsen symptoms or increase the likelihood of relapse. - Helps the sufferer learn how to control symptoms and delay or prevent relapse. - Includes features and exercises to help sufferers explore their own beliefs and feelings to reflect on the way they cope. - Helps carers know what to say and what to do. - Provides a resource for mental health professionals working with patients, to introduce the approach, support ongoing therapy and make the most efficient use of appointment time.