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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But it is quite difficult because I actually feel quite good about being argumentative at that stage . TH : What is so good about being argumentative ? ( Therapist trying to understand the patient's perspective . ) ...
But it is quite difficult because I actually feel quite good about being argumentative at that stage . TH : What is so good about being argumentative ? ( Therapist trying to understand the patient's perspective . ) ...
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The job had been on a temporary contract , and her employers decided to readvertise it as a full - time post , a position which Melanie did not feel she would be able to hold down successfully . As a result , she again found herself ...
The job had been on a temporary contract , and her employers decided to readvertise it as a full - time post , a position which Melanie did not feel she would be able to hold down successfully . As a result , she again found herself ...
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Today I feel irritable 3. Today I feel like a capable person 4. Today I feel like people are out to get me 5. Today I actually feel great inside 6. Today I feel impulsive 7. Today I feel depressed 8. Today my thoughts are going fast 9.
Today I feel irritable 3. Today I feel like a capable person 4. Today I feel like people are out to get me 5. Today I actually feel great inside 6. Today I feel impulsive 7. Today I feel depressed 8. Today my thoughts are going fast 9.
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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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