Psychotherapies for the psychoses: theoretical, cultural and clinical integration

Can biological and psychological interventions be integrated in the treatmentof psychosis? Throughout the world, access to psychotherapeutic and psychosocial treatments for the psychoses varies significantly, with many people diagnosed with psychotic disorders receiving only medication as treatment. "Psychotherapies for the Psychoses" considers ways that this gap can be bridged throughtheoretical, cultural and clinical integration. The theme of integration offers possibilities for trainees and experienced mental health professionals fromdiverse orientations and cultural perspectives to strengthen alliances for tackling the gap in availability of treatments. In this volume contributors discuss: Theoretical integration across the psychological therapies for psychoses;Global perspectives on psychosocial approaches for psychoses; and Integratingpsychotherapeutic thinking and practice into 'real world' settings." Psychotherapies for the Psychoses" explores different approaches from a variety of theoretical perspectives, providing significant encouragement for mental health practitioners to broaden the range of humane psychotherapeutic possibilities for people suffering from the effects of psychosis. INDICE: Gleeson, Krstev, Killackey," Preface. "Jackson," Foreword. "Gleeson, Krstev, Killackey," Integration and the Psychotherapies for Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Where has the 'New View' of Schizophrenia Taken Us? Section 1: Theoretical Integration. "Margison, Davenport," Integrating Approaches to Psychotherapy in Psychosis. "Martindale," The Rehabilitation of Psychoanalysis and the Family in Psychosis: Recovering From Blaming. "Lewis," Neuropsychological Deficit and Psychodynamic Defence Models of Schizophrenia: Towards an Integrated Psychotherapeutic Model. Section 2: Integration of Psychotherapy: An International Perspective. "Killackey," Introduction to Section 2. "Larsen," Biological and Psychological Treatments for Psychosis: An Overdue Alliance? "Herewini," New Zealand Maaori Conceptual Models Utilized Within Early Intervention Services. "Phillips, Francey, Leicester, Morrison," Development of Psychotherapy in the Pre-psychotic Phase: Comparison of Three Approaches - Australia, Germany and UK. "Sanyal," Integration of Psychotherapy in Concept Change Within a Culture - India. Section 3: Integrating Psychotherapeutic Thinking and Practice into 'Real World' Settings. "Miller, McCormack, Sevy," An Integrated TreatmentProgram for First-episode Schizophrenia. "Berk, Macneil, Castle, Berk," The Importance of the Treatment Alliance in Bipolar Disorder. "Geekie, Read," Fragmentation, Invalidation and Spirituality: Personal Experiences of Psychosis - Ethical, Research and Clinical Implications. "Killackey, Krstev, Gleeson," Psychosocial Interventions in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Schizophrenia. "Norman, Hassall, Mulder, Wentzell, Manchanda," Families Dealing with Psychosis: Working Together to Make Things Get Better. "Woodhead," Therapeutic Work for Young People with First-episode Psychosis. "Couchman," Systematically Speaking: Integrating Multi-family Group Work.

• ISBN: 978-0-415-41192-9
• Editorial: Routledge
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 288
• Fecha Publicación: 17/01/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés