Schizophrenia: Cognitive Theory, Research, and Therapy

by Aaron T. Beck, Neil A. Rector, Neal Stolar

From Aaron T. Beck and colleagues, this is the definitive work on the cognitive model of schizophrenia and its treatment. The volume integrates cognitive-behavioral and biological knowledge into a comprehensive conceptual framework. It examines the origins, development, and maintenance of key symptom areas: delusions, hallucinations, negative symptoms, and formal thought disorder. Treatment chapters then offer concrete guidance for addressing each type of symptom, complete with case examples and session outlines. Anyone who treats or studies serious mental illness will find a new level of understanding together with theoretically and empirically grounded clinical techniques.

Genres: Psychology, Psychiatry, Medicine, Science, Nonfiction

418 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Aaron Temkin Beck was an American psychiatrist who was a professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. He is regarded as the father of cognitive therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). His pioneering methods are widely used in the treatment of clinical depression and various anxiety disorders. Beck also developed self-report measures for depression and anxiety, notably the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), which became one of the most widely used instruments for measuring the severity of depression. In 1994 he and his daughter, psychologist Judith S. Beck, founded the nonprofit Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which provides CBT treatment and training, as well as research. Beck served as President Emeritus of the organization up until his death.
Beck was noted for his writings on psychotherapy, psychopathology, suicide, and psychometrics. He published more than 600 professional journal articles, and authored or co-authored 25 books. He was named one of the "Americans in history who shaped the face of American psychiatry", and one of the "five most influential psychotherapists of all time" by The American Psychologist in July 1989. His work at the University of Pennsylvania inspired Martin E.P. Seligman to refine his own cognitive techniques and later work on learned helplessness.

Reviews

[Paige McLoughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly good reference on schizophrenia geared to a clinician. Focuses on Cognitive behavioral therapy which is surprisingly based on the Hellenistic Philosophy of stoicism ancient wisdom to help people in pain in modern times. It covers the symptomatology, the diagnosis, the genetic and environmental factors, and methods of cope for patients. It is a helpful framework for this disease.

[Luiz Fabricio Calland Cerqueira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tough read, and very rewarding. As any of Beck’s books, the beginning third is hard to chew, but it smooths as it progresses.

It has a very accurate description of schizophrenia. Albeit its treatment model is quite vague, it provides us with a mental framework to build the treatment on. If you already have contact with schizophrenia suffering patients, it provides precious insight.

[Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. didn't finish, but this book is great. awesome resource.

[Daniel Lopes · Rating 5 out of 5]

leitura indicada não apenas para terapeutas cognitivos. a primeira metade, teórica, serve para qualquer um que estude a esquizofrenia.