Presents an evidence-based cognitive therapy approach for clients with schizophrenia. This book provides guidelines for collaborative assessment and case formulation that enable the clinicians to build a strong therapeutic relationship, establish reasonable goals, and tailor treatment to each client's needs.
Family-focused psychoeducational treatment (FFT) is among a very small number of psychosocial treatments that have been found to be effective in multiple studies to improve the course of bipolar disorder. This guide describes how to implement FFT with adult and adolescent patients and their family members.