Main description:

This book explains how to apply psychodynamic thinking in using cognitive therapy with clients with psychosis. The method is demonstrated through the detailed description of the therapy of a large number of clients.

This illustrative method avoids the abstract or sometime abtruse nature of some theoretical psychodynamic accounts.

The book is aimed at both the novice therapist and also the experienced clinician who is looking for a way to enrich his or her work.

The method can be integrated into the therapist's current way of working and doesn't require further training.

Contents:

1. Introduction: Macbeth's Dagger Part 1: Theories and Techniques 2. Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis 3. The Psychoanalytic View of Psychosis 4. Psychoanalytic Technique and Psychosis Part 2: Case Examples 5. Trevor and Kevin: Particular Difficulties in Engagement 6. Sandra: Voices from Mars-A Delusion in the Background 7. Jane: The Fear of Revenge-A Repetition of Abuse 1 8. Siobhan: The Fear of Failure-Delusion During Times of Hardship 9. Tom and June: Psychosis in DBT 10. Jean: The Girl Who Never Left Home-A General Failure to Thrive 11. Steven: The Gangster's Ex-Boyfriend-A Repetition of Abuse 2 12. Teresa: The Drive to Succeed-Delusion and Recovery 13. Tina: A Mid-Life Crisis 14. Colin: Escape to a Marvellous World 15. Amara: Hidden Suspicions-All Occasions Do Inform Against Me 16. Sheila: The Wronged Wife-Repetition of Loss