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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Page 86
TH : So what actually happens when you ' re about to buy something ? What
goes through your mind ? RA : There ' s a feeling of ' I ' ve just got to have it ! ' TH :
Can you give me an example ? RA : Well , look at this raincoat . It ' s a really nice
...
TH : So what actually happens when you ' re about to buy something ? What
goes through your mind ? RA : There ' s a feeling of ' I ' ve just got to have it ! ' TH :
Can you give me an example ? RA : Well , look at this raincoat . It ' s a really nice
...
Page 112
However , if the mood is going up and up without obvious events to relate it to ,
then patients should be wary and careful that they are not entering a prodromal
stage . They can then look out for early warning signs . Sarah had been coming
to ...
However , if the mood is going up and up without obvious events to relate it to ,
then patients should be wary and careful that they are not entering a prodromal
stage . They can then look out for early warning signs . Sarah had been coming
to ...
Page 122
TH : OK , but maybe we should look at your reasons for taking this decision to see
if we can understand your manager ' s and family ' s reluctance . Have you sought
any other opinion on your plans for expansion ? MA : No , but I have been ...
TH : OK , but maybe we should look at your reasons for taking this decision to see
if we can understand your manager ' s and family ' s reluctance . Have you sought
any other opinion on your plans for expansion ? MA : No , but I have been ...
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disorder | 42 |
A model of cognitive behavioural | 52 |
Selfmanagement and coping with | 159 |
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