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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... particularly in the early stages of the illness . They describe two phenomena first observed within animal research , namely kindling and behavioural sensitisation . Kindling is described as a ' long lasting , possibly permanent change ...
... particularly in the early stages of the illness . They describe two phenomena first observed within animal research , namely kindling and behavioural sensitisation . Kindling is described as a ' long lasting , possibly permanent change ...
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... particularly when they are relatively stable ( relapse prevention techniques ) , moderately depressed or hypomanic . We shall focus on these . Some bipolar patients , particularly those who have experienced frequent relapses , are ...
... particularly when they are relatively stable ( relapse prevention techniques ) , moderately depressed or hypomanic . We shall focus on these . Some bipolar patients , particularly those who have experienced frequent relapses , are ...
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... particularly important during an episode . When patients are depressed , a graded approach is important . It is also important to teach patients to let themselves off the heat by having self - compassion and not blaming themselves for ...
... particularly important during an episode . When patients are depressed , a graded approach is important . It is also important to teach patients to let themselves off the heat by having self - compassion and not blaming themselves for ...
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