The introduction of antipsychotic medication in the 1950s produced a revolution in the treatment of the severely mentally ill. Unfortunately, despite early optimism, these drugs did not cure schizophrenia. Treatment of psychotic illness on the biological level is never sufficient. Based on the treatment approach of the famous Menninger clinic, this book affirms the central role of nurturing a therapeutic relationship with psychotic patients and their families through a clear and unequivocal psychological understanding and ...
Read More
The introduction of antipsychotic medication in the 1950s produced a revolution in the treatment of the severely mentally ill. Unfortunately, despite early optimism, these drugs did not cure schizophrenia. Treatment of psychotic illness on the biological level is never sufficient. Based on the treatment approach of the famous Menninger clinic, this book affirms the central role of nurturing a therapeutic relationship with psychotic patients and their families through a clear and unequivocal psychological understanding and acceptance. This approach does not settle for compliance with the treatment programme, but fosters the active participation of the patient and family in the design of the treatment plan to promote growth toward awareness and autonomy.
Read Less
Add this copy of Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis: Healing to cart. $2.97, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Jason Aronson.
Add this copy of Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis: Healing to cart. $2.99, very good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Jason Aronson, Inc.
Add this copy of Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis: Healing to cart. $23.08, fair condition, Sold by Fireside Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Stroud, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers.
Add this copy of Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis: Healing to cart. $30.34, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Jason Aronson, Inc.
Add this copy of Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis Format: Paperback to cart. $43.52, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Jason Aronson.
Add this copy of Contemporary Treatment of Psychosis to cart. $93.47, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 1996 by Jason Aronson.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Despite early optimism, drugs did not cure schizophrenia. Treatment of psychotic illness on the biological level is not sufficient. Based on the approach of the Menninger clinic, this book affirms the central role of nurturing a therapeutic relationship with psychotic patients and their families. Editor(s): Allen, Jon G.; Collins, Dean T. Num Pages: 115 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: MMGW; MMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 10. Weight in Grams: 199. 1996. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
