Cognitive Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (eBook)

Dominic H. Lam is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Hull. He has published extensively in various aspects of bipolar disorders and is the main author of the CBT for bipolar disorders trial. Steven H. Jones is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research at Lancaster University. He has published widely on the development of cognitive therapy approaches for bipolar disorder and on psychological models relevant to the development and recurrence of bipolar experiences. Peter Hayward worked for many years at the Institute of Psychiatry and at the Maudsley Hospital. He is now retired but continues to practice CBT privately.

About the Author.

Preface.

Acknowledgement.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Bipolar Disorder.

Chapter 2 Review of Current Treatment.

Chapter 3 Psycho-Social Models in Bipolar Disorder.

Chapter 4 Our Model of Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for
Bipolar Disorder.

Chapter 5 Pre-Therapy Assessment.

Chapter 6 Introducing the Model to the Patient.

Chapter 7 Goal Setting.

Chapter 8 Cognitive Techniques.

Chapter 9 Behavioural Techniques.

Chapter 10 Self-Management and Coping with Prodromes.

Chapter 11 Long-Term Issues, Bipolar Disorders and the Self.

Chapter 12 Family and Social Aspects.

Chapter 13 Interpersonal Issues in Therapy and Issues Related to
Services.

References.

Index.

"This book is a helpful treatment manual of cognitive
behavioural therapy for BD patients written for
professionals. It provides a basic knowledge of BD, including
the latest studies. The book offers easy-to-follow guidance
and illustrates the process of the therapy with many case
examples." (European Journal of Mental Health, 1
November 2012)

"Clinical psychologists Lam (U. of Hull), Steven H. Jones (U. of
Lancaster), and Peter Hayward, in private practice, update their
1999 guide to incorporate subsequent literature and their own
experience working with bipolar patients using a form of
prophylactic psychotherapy in conjunction with medication. The
treatment package they describe contains elements from traditional
cognitive therapy for depression, but also some elements they have
devised for treating the particular difficulties experienced by
people with bipolar illness. The early chapters provide readers
with a basic knowledge about bipolar disorders, treatments
available so far, the psycho-social aspects of bipolar disorders,
and their model for psychological intervention. Then they explain
the treatment package itself, and how therapists can integrate it
into their practice." (Reference and Research Book News,
February 2011)

'Cognitive therapy has been shown to be a beneficial and cost
effective intervention for bipolar disorder, usually in conjunction
with medication. Written by the team that developed one of the best
validated cognitive therapy programmes, this book is a must-read
for clinicians. Liberally illustrated with case examples, it
provides clear guidance in how to deliver the treatment. It is also
an invaluable resource for patient handouts, therapy forms and
relevant measures. An exceptional book that is thoroughly
recommended.'

--Professor David M. Clark, Institute of Psychiatry,
Kings College London, UK

'If you are going to buy one treatment manual for bipolar
disorder, buy this one. Of all of the cognitive therapy manuals for
bipolar disorder, this one has fared best in the research trials.
The authors have decades of experience conducting research on
bipolar disorder and providing psychotherapy as well. They take a
broader perspective on the many established risk factors for the
disorder and offer a range of intervention strategies to target
core psychological aspects of the disorder.'

--Professor Sheri L. Johnson, University of California,
Berkeley, USA