Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Thinking Creatively

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This book examines the influence others have on the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and how this impacts on their psychological well-being. Based on the authors’ clinical experiences of using cognitive behavioural therapy with people who have intellectual disabilities, it takes a social interactionist stance and positions their arguments in a theoretical and clinical context. The authors draw on their own experiences and several case studies to introduce novel approaches on how to adapt CBT assessment and treatment methods for one-to-one therapy and group interventions. They detail the challenges of adapting CBT to the needs of their clients and suggest innovative and practical solutions. This book will be of great interest to scholars of psychology and mental health as well as to therapists and clinicians in the field. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Introduction (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 1-7 History and Theory (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 9-29 Current Context (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 31-53 Assessment and Setting the Scene for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 55-84 The First Stage of Therapy (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 85-107 Therapeutic Change (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 109-136 And Another Thing… Adapting Therapy for Particular Cognitive Impairments (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 137-155 Group Work (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 157-180 Mindfulness and Third Wave Therapies (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 181-212 Working with Others (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 213-236 Making a Real Difference (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 237-253 Final Thoughts (Andrew Jahoda, Biza Stenfert Kroese, Carol Pert)....Pages 255-261 Back Matter ....Pages 263-271