Integrative Group Therapy for Psychosis

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"Through a series of outcome and process studies, this book presents an evidence-based integrative treatment model that includes elements from psychodynamic, interpersonal, psychoeducational, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches to address the needs of people suffering from psychosis. Designed to help patients deal with delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, interpersonal problems, and the stigma of having a serious mental illness, the book chronicles the evolution of the integrative approach from clinical research in inpatient and outpatient settings to theoretical and clinical issues that were derived from the empirical studies. Chapters also include information and vignettes to assist the reader on in conducting therapy groups for patients suffering from acute and chronic psychosis. Shown to be a safe and supportive adjunct to medications that is useful in both inpatient and outpatient settings, readers will find value in this unique, empirically-driven model for groups that are long-term, short-term, and time-limited"--