Revolution and Evolution: Empirically Based Psychotherapy for Psychosis

This edited book (see record 2002-17426-000) provides extensive case examples illustrating how to utilize familiar cognitive therapy principles and methods to treat psychotic symptoms effectively, even in the face of setbacks and the diverse challenges common in therapy with these populations (e.g., substance misuse, medication nonadherence, family discord). All the authors exemplify a rare combination of the abilities to reflect on conceptual challenges, perceptively link clinical phenomena with empirical findings, and empathically interact with clients experiencing psychosis. A variety of cognitive theories are tapped to explain psychotic experiences. This book holds out a promise that in upcoming years psychosis will be viewed around the world as amenable to empirically based psychological treatments. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)