Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Therapist's Guide to Concepts, Methods and PracticeBipolar disorder or manic depression is a serious mental disorder attracting increasing interest and could represent the next major area for the wider application of cognitive behavioral therapy. The authors have treated manic depressive patients on a routine clinical basis and have included in this book a detailed description of the techniques and issues in working with this client group. |
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Chapter 5 PRE - THERAPY ASSESSMENT - A systematic assessment is necessary prior to any formal therapy session . In addition to assessing the patient's current level of mood and suicide risks , therapists need background information ...
Chapter 5 PRE - THERAPY ASSESSMENT - A systematic assessment is necessary prior to any formal therapy session . In addition to assessing the patient's current level of mood and suicide risks , therapists need background information ...
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However , during the assessment stage prior to therapy , the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale can be useful in examining ... To assess the sense of being stigmatised as a sufferer of manic depression , the Views on Manic Depression Scale by ...
However , during the assessment stage prior to therapy , the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale can be useful in examining ... To assess the sense of being stigmatised as a sufferer of manic depression , the Views on Manic Depression Scale by ...
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Hence it is important to assess the patient's level of social performance independently of psychiatric or mental state . By assessing how the patient is functioning in the various areas of life , the therapist often gains a better ...
Hence it is important to assess the patient's level of social performance independently of psychiatric or mental state . By assessing how the patient is functioning in the various areas of life , the therapist often gains a better ...
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Contents
Introduction to bipolar disorder | 1 |
Review of current treatment | 25 |
Psychosocial models in bipolar disorder | 42 |
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