Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and Practice

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A thoroughly updated version of a key practitioner text, this new edition includes a treatment manual of cognitive-behavioural therapy for Bipolar Disorder which incorporates the very latest understanding of the psycho-social aspects of bipolar illness.: Updated to reflect treatment packages developed by the authors over the last decade, and the successful completion of a large randomized controlled study which shows the efficacy of CBT for relapse prevention in Bipolar Disorder; Demonstrates the positive results of a combined approach of cognitive behavioural therapy and medication; Provides. Read more... Introduction to bipolar disorder -- Review of current treatment -- Psycho-social models in bipolar disorder -- Our model of cognitive behavioural intervention for bipolar disorder -- Introducing the model to the patient -- Pre-therapy assessment -- Goal setting -- Cognitive techniques -- Behavioural techniques -- Self-management and coping with prodromes -- Long term issues : bipolar disorders and the self -- Family and social aspects -- Interpersonal issues in therapy and issues related to services