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Main description:
From leading developers of psychosocial treatments for people with severe mental illnesses, this manual presents a research-based program proven to help participants acquire and sustain meaningful employment. Thinking Skills for Work (TSW) integrates self-management strategies and computer-based cognitive training exercises to enhance clients' capacities in such key areas as attention, memory, planning, and organization. Individualized Action Plans offer targeted support for getting a job, performing optimally on the job, mastering specific tasks and routines, and overcoming interpersonal challenges. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes rich case illustrations and extensive reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the handouts, as well as supplemental assessment forms and a Guide to TSW Computer-Based Training.
Contents:
Foreword, Robert E. Drake
Introduction
I. Background
1. Work, Cognitive Functioning, and Vocational Rehabilitation in People with Mental Illness
2. Cognitive Enhancement
3. The Thinking Skills for Work Program
4. Engagement and Orientation
II. Assessment and Treatment Planning
5. Factors That Can Influence Cognitive Functioning
6. Assessment of Cognitive Challenges to Work
7. The TSW Service Plan
III. Cognitive Training
8. Logistics and Principles of Cognitive Training
9. Cognitive Training Methods
10. Strategy Coaching
IV. Cognitive Self-Management Strategies
11. Logistics and General Teaching Approach
12. Enhancing Motivation and Self-Efficacy
13. Enhancing Everyday Cognitive Functioning
V. Consultation
14. Job Search Consultation
15. Job Support Consultation
Appendix: TSW Handouts
References
Index
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Guilford Press)
Publication date: June, 2021
Pages: 372
Weight: 588g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Psychology, Psychotherapy