Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenia

Rubin, Allen / Springer, David W. / Trawver, Kathi

Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Series

1. Edition September 2010
416 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-0-470-54218-7

John Wiley & Sons

Short Description

Evidence-based interventions are increasingly being required by third-party payors. Edited by leaders in the field and featuring contributions by both seasoned clinicians and newer practitioners with expertise in relevant, cutting-edge evidence-based practices, Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenia is an easy-to-use and essential resource for practitioners and students. This book helps busy practitioners implement evidence-based practices by providing the "how-to" and "what now" rather than using the typical academic approach.

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Praise for the Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Series

"A major stumbling block to the adoption of evidence-based practice in the real world of clinical practice has been the absence of clinician-friendly guides suitable for learning specific empirically supported treatments. Such guides need to be understandable, free of technical research jargon, infused with clinical expertise, and rich with real-life examples. Rubin and Springer have hit a home run with the Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Series, which has all of these characteristics and more."
-Edward J. Mullen, Willma and Albert Musher Chair Professor, Columbia University

State-of-the-art, empirical support for psychosocial treatment of schizophrenia

Part of the Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Series, Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenia provides busy mental health practitioners with detailed, step-by-step guidance for implementing clinical interventions that are supported by the latest scientific evidence.

This thorough, yet practical, reference draws on a roster of experts and researchers in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this well-rounded guide. Each chapter serves as a practitioner-focused how-to reference and covers interventions that have the best empirical support for the psychosocial treatment of schizophrenia, including:
* Cognitive behavioral therapy
* Assertive community treatment
* Critical time intervention
* Motivational interviewing for medication adherence
* Psychoeducational family groups
* Illness management and recovery

Easy-to-use and accessible in tone, Psychosocial Treatment of Schizophrenia is an indispensable resource for practitioners who would like to implement evidence-based, compassionate, effective interventions in the care of people with schizophrenia.

1. Schizophrenia Overview: Volume Introduction

2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Social Skills Training

3. Wellness Self-Management (or "Illness Self-Management Training")

4. Psychoeducational Family Interventions

5. Assertive Case Management

6. Critical Time Intervention

7. Motivational Interviewing for Medication Adherence

Appendix A: Research Providing The Evidence-Base For The Interventions In This Volume

Appendix B: The Evidence-Based Practice Process

ALLEN RUBIN, PhD, is the Bert Kruger Smith Centennial Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin, where he has been a faculty member since 1979. He is the author of a number of bestselling titles in social work research and the past president of the Society for Social Work and Research.

DAVID W. SPRINGER, PhD, is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin.

KATHI TRAWVER, LMSW, is the BSW Program Director and an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Alaska at Anchorage.

A. Rubin, The University of Texas at Austin; D. W. Springer, The University of Texas at Austin; K. Trawver, University of Alaska, Anchorage