Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy (eBook)

With the rapidly growing demand for mental health care there is a need for efficient and effective psychological treatment options. Low Intensity Psychological Therapy has become well established in the England Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme as a beneficial and versatile treatment option for mild-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety. A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy: Care in High Volume, provides a guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy from the perspective of the Low Intensity Practitioner. This book describes the Low Intensity role as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to psychological care. The authors use a series of case vignettes, personal experience and current literature to help navigate the context of the role and its potential for ethical and safe expansion. - Offers a practitioner perspective on the efficacy research of Low Intensity psychological interventions in adult populations, with a focus on working with diversity - Aims to support Low Intensity Practitioners in developing competency within the role, with a focus on reflective practice, supervision, and personal wellbeing - Includes case vignettes and examples to explore the real world implementation of Low Intensity interventions in group and individual settings including the management of long term physical health conditions - Explores the benefits and pitfalls of the current role of the Low Intensity psychological practitioner within the IAPT programme - Discusses the expansion of the Low Intensity psychological practice to international regions

Elizabeth Ruth is an Assistant Professor and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Course Director at the University of Bradford. Elizabeth worked as a Low Intensity practitioner and supervisor in various roles within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme for eleven years and developed an interest in adapting Low Intensity CBT for patients with long term physical health conditions. Elizabeth writes about the experience of work as a Low Intensity psychological practitioner, and has provided training, consultancy and supervision for NHS and third sector organisations. As a volunteer, Elizabeth has supported the formation of an independent IAPT Workers peer-support service and held various roles within the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, including election to the Board of Trustees in 2022.

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With the rapidly growing demand for mental health care there is a need for efficient and effective psychological treatment options. Low Intensity Psychological Therapy has become well established in the England Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme as a beneficial and versatile treatment option for mild-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety. A Pragmatic Guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy: Care in High Volume, provides a guide to Low Intensity Psychological Therapy from the perspective of the Low Intensity Practitioner. This book describes the Low Intensity role as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to psychological care. The authors use a series of case vignettes, personal experience and current literature to help navigate the context of the role and its potential for ethical and safe expansion. - Offers a practitioner perspective on the efficacy research of Low Intensity psychological interventions in adult populations, with a focus on working with diversity- Aims to support Low Intensity Practitioners in developing competency within the role, with a focus on reflective practice, supervision, and personal wellbeing- Includes case vignettes and examples to explore the real world implementation of Low Intensity interventions in group and individual settings including the management of long term physical health conditions- Explores the benefits and pitfalls of the current role of the Low Intensity psychological practitioner within the IAPT programme- Discusses the expansion of the Low Intensity psychological practice to international regions