Description
| Product ID: | 9781108711838 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | College Seminars Series |
| Title: | Seminars in the Psychotherapies |
| Authors: | Author: Jo O'Reilly, Rachel Gibbons |
| Page Count: | 414 |
| Subjects: | Psychiatry, Psychiatry |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A highly readable and comprehensive account of the main forms of psychological therapies, their techniques and theoretical underpinnings. The psychological aspects of a bio-psycho-social approach to psychiatry are described with clear case examples. Relevant to all psychiatrists, mental health practitioners, and trainees preparing for exams. This comprehensive and highly readable book outlines the main psychological therapies used in contemporary clinical practice. It clearly describes the underlying theoretical principles and techniques and with vivid case examples, demonstrates the central role of these treatments in mental health care. The contribution of psychological and psychodynamic ideas to different psychiatric presentations is outlined, including mood disorders, psychosis, self harm and suicide. Other chapters specifically address recent developments, including neuropsychoanalysis, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and Open Dialogue. As the chapters unfold this book illustrates how a psychologically informed approach to mental disorder can enrich psychiatric practice by providing a holistic and meaningful understanding of the symptoms of psychological distress. Bringing together ideas from psychiatry and psychotherapy, this is the go-to text for trainees, experienced psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals interested in the psychological and psychodynamic aspects of psychiatry. An essential resource for preparation for the MRCPsych examinations. |
| Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-06-10 |
