Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-211) and index
What is schizophrenia? -- Evidence for treatments in schizophrenia -- Early intervention -- The therapeutic relationship -- Assessment -- Individualized case formulation and treatment planning -- Orienting the client to treatment -- Psychoeducation and normalization -- Case formulation and intervening with delusions -- Case formulation and intervening with hallucinations -- Thought interference, passivity phenomena, and formal thought disorder -- Negative symptoms -- Comorbid conditions -- Relapse prevention and finishing therapy -- Difficulties in therapy -- Appendix 1: Health of the nation rating scales -- Appendix 2: Psychotic symptoms rating scales -- Appendix 3: Theory of psychosis rating scale -- Appendix 4: Informational handouts -- Appendix 5: Formulation sheet and diaries