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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They have argued that one possible explanation for the discrepancy observed between the two patients groups might be that the pattern in bipolar patients ( given the small number of exacerbations observed ) might be observable over a ...
They have argued that one possible explanation for the discrepancy observed between the two patients groups might be that the pattern in bipolar patients ( given the small number of exacerbations observed ) might be observable over a ...
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It must have a specific time period , during which the patient agrees to take calming action such as cutting down on stimulation as much as possible . After this a revaluation of the patient's beliefs about the outcome of the action is ...
It must have a specific time period , during which the patient agrees to take calming action such as cutting down on stimulation as much as possible . After this a revaluation of the patient's beliefs about the outcome of the action is ...
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Having obtained information on the nature of the problem , time is allocated to brain storming possible solutions . It is important that this is focused on facilitating the generation of possible solutions by the patient , rather than ...
Having obtained information on the nature of the problem , time is allocated to brain storming possible solutions . It is important that this is focused on facilitating the generation of possible solutions by the patient , rather than ...
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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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