Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychoses: Clinical Cases

This book is written by practitioners with extensive clinical experience (including in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy). The authors provide vivid descriptions of the problems faced by patients and psychiatrists, as well as examples of their solutions using various methods. Although CBT is distinguished by its fundamental theoretical foundation, the book focuses on its practical application for treating patients whose symptoms are consistently recognized by psychiatrists worldwide. The book begins with a brief introduction to psychotherapeutic methods, followed by a series of clinical cases. It concludes with a section dedicated to training, supervision, and the application of CBT methods. It will help practicing psychotherapists move from contemplating the achievements of CBT to implementing them in their own practice. For educators teaching psychological intervention in continuing education courses, specialists in clinical psychology and psychiatry, this book will be an important source of information and an engaging read. Professionals working in organizations and services related to mental health care will also find much useful information in this book. Additionally, it is of great interest to volunteers working in the field of mental health care.