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This book provides concrete, step-by-step information and numerous practical examples aligned with the latest international findings on schizophrenia and the most current therapeutic approaches. Detailed descriptions of techniques and exercises, including some that are computer-based, are included. Case examples illustrate specific therapeutic situations, guiding therapists in managing complex group and individual demands. It discusses patient selection assessment, differential indication, and therapy control within a multi-dimensional treatment and rehabilitation framework. Integrated Neurocognitive Therapy (INT) has been successfully evaluated in an international randomized multi-center study and is now implemented in various clinical settings in German-speaking countries. INT is a cognitive remediation therapy that encompasses all MATRICS areas (Measurement and Treatment Research to Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia), initiated by the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health, USA). MATRICS identifies 11 neurocognitive and social cognitive functioning areas relevant to schizophrenia patients, with the primary goal of improving these areas through group therapy. Based on Integrated Psychological Therapy (Roder et al., 2010), INT is a resource-oriented intervention aimed at enhancing therapy motivation and self-esteem while reducing negative symptoms. The therapy emphasizes group processes, facilitating the transfer of skill

This comprehensive work explores the theoretical foundations and treatment methodologies in cognitive behavioral therapy, emphasizing systemic vulnerability-stress models and their clinical applications. It reviews various treatment approaches, including psychoeducation, family therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy tailored for persistent positive symptoms, alongside social competence strategies and cognitive remediation techniques. The text delves into the implementation of interpersonal therapy (IPT), outlining the necessary conditions for its execution, such as institutional requirements, patient selection, group composition, and therapist qualifications. It provides an overview of the therapy program, which consists of five subprograms: cognitive differentiation, social perception, verbal communication, social skills, and interpersonal problem-solving, detailing the implementation of each component. Additionally, the work addresses assessment and therapy planning, including problem analysis and the use of assessment instruments, along with self- and expert rating systems. Empirical results are discussed, highlighting the effectiveness of the IPT approach. The text also considers future developments in IPT, introducing integrated neurocognitive therapy and vocational, residential, and recreational skills subprograms. An appendix includes therapy materials and questionnaires, complemented by a bibliography for further re

Research shows that neuro- and social cognition have a decisive influence on functional outcome in people with schizophrenia. In this publication, world-renowned experts summarize the latest research on approaches to assessing and treating cognition in schizophrenia. The book is organized to take the reader through the steps from definitions and assessment of cognition to research on the relevance of cognition in everyday life, to chapters which focus on treatments for cognitive disorders. The reader will learn about the NIMH MATRICS initiative which has provided clinicians and researchers with the tools to define and assess neuro- and social cognitive functioning in people with schizophrenia. Then the treatments for neuro and social cognitive deficits are discussed in several chapters which give an overview of cognitive remediation approaches, accompanied by concrete treatment examples. The reader will also learn about the latest results of pharmacological interventions for cognitive deficits. A final chapter focuses on the importance of addressing motivational deficits when treating cognition, and offers treatment approaches to enhance motivation. This publication is essential reading for clinicians and researchers in the fields of psychiatry, psychology as well as students and other professions working with people who have schizophrenia.