Cognitive Therapy with Schizophrenic Patients

The evolution of cognitive-based therapies for schizophrenia is changing psychiatric treatment for schizophrenia. This text describes the state of the art. Divided into three main sections, covering the theoretical background, practical applications, and research results, it integrates the clinical and research experience of groups from around the world. The cognitive therapies and treatment approaches discussed attempt to alleviate certain target symptoms of the disorder through selective cognitive behavioural techniques.

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"[This book] describes the latest state-of-the-art developments in the treatment of schizophrenia, highlighting the advances in knowledge about the role of cognitive deficits on behavior, including the latest innovative approaches in the treatment of psychiatric symptoms. The cognitive therapies and treatment approaches presented in this book attempt to alleviate certain target symptoms of the disorder through selective cognitive behavioral techniques. Cognitive Therapy with Schizophrenic Patients - The Evolution of a New Treatment Approach is well suited for the scientist-practitioner, providing the theoretical and empirical basis for the development of innovative treatments, along with detailed descriptions of the programs and treatment techniques. A chief contribution of the book is the emphasis on the integration of neurocognitive functioning with psychiatric rehabilitation." (From the Foreword by Professor Robert Liberman,)

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Foreword by Robert Liberman Preface List of Contributors A. Theoretical Aspects 1. M.C.G. Merlo and W. Gekle Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenic Disorders: Structuring Information Processing and Information Exchange 2. B. Hodel and H.D. Brenner Therapies for Information Processing in Schizophrenia: Conceptual Basis, Present State, Future Directions B. Practical Aspects 1. C. Perris A Comprehensive, Integrated Treatment Program for Patients Suffering From Schizophrenic Syndromes based on Cognitive Psychotherapy 2. P.W. Corrigan Cognitive Rehabilitation of Schizophrenia 3. D.G. Kingdon and D. Turkington Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Schizophrenia in a District Psychiatric Service 4. M.C.G. Merlo and H. Hofer Systemic Considerations for the Inpatient Treatment of First-Episode, Acutely Psychotic Patients 5. G.C. Zapparoli, M.C. Gislon and G. De Luca Delusional, Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Communication with the Psychotic Patient 6. G. Liotti and M.A. Reda Why is Individual Psychotherapy Contraindicated in Schizophrenia? - Theoretical Reflections from a Constructivist Point of View C. Empirical Evaluation 1. P. Zorn and V. Roder Social Skills Training Programmes for Schizophrenic Patients: What Works and How can it be Improved? 2. W. Spaulding, D. Penn and C. Garbin Cognitive Changes in the Course of Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3. B. Hodel and H.D. Brenner A Training Program for Coping with Maladaptive Emotions: Further Development to the Integrated Psychological Therapy for Schizophrenic Patients 4. S. Kraemer Cognitive Behavior Therapy and its Differential Effects in the Treatment of Chronic Schizophrenic Patients Appendix H. Hofer A. Important Concepts in Cognitive Therapy B. Rating Instruments C. Neuropsychological/Experimental Psychological Tests References Author Index Subject Index

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