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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The plan of waiting must be detailed and specific and mutually agreed upon . 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 ...
The plan of waiting must be detailed and specific and mutually agreed upon . 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 ...
Page 143
... the elated periods of manic - depressive illness in particular . Planning In
addition to specific activities within particular days , the mood and activity
schedules are used as a basis for looking at patterns of activity over longer
periods of time .
... the elated periods of manic - depressive illness in particular . Planning In
addition to specific activities within particular days , the mood and activity
schedules are used as a basis for looking at patterns of activity over longer
periods of time .
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... asked to offer specific examples of the effect of stigma in his or her life , for
which specific approaches can be devised . In light of the above , a first step
would be to assess each patient ' s specific stigmatising ( and therefore self -
denigrating ) ...
... asked to offer specific examples of the effect of stigma in his or her life , for
which specific approaches can be devised . In light of the above , a first step
would be to assess each patient ' s specific stigmatising ( and therefore self -
denigrating ) ...
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disorder | 42 |
A model of cognitive behavioural | 52 |
Selfmanagement and coping with | 159 |
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