Even among mental health clinicians, the communications of individuals experiencing psychosis have historically been considered mysterious, bizarre, and invalid. These judgmental, inaccurate interpretations and accusatory attitudes can cause iatrogenic trauma, a significant obstacle to recovery. Healing the Distress of Psychosis focuses on practice-based and evidence-informed interventions to effectively understand and communicate with people who are experiencing psychotic symptoms. The text thoughtfully describes: the experience of psychosis, as well as the unique intervention method of fostering the therapeutic relationship; and the psychotic thought process from neurological, linguistic, and existential-psychological perspectives. Mental health professionals, individuals with lived psychotic experiences, and their family members and loved ones will find this book to be a strong and accurate voice that highlights the past and present disappointments in mainstream public mental health treatment, while delivering hope in creating a secure, self-determined life.
| ISBN: | 9780190858759 |
| Publication date: | 25th October 2018 |
| Author: | Shannon (Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Southern California) Dunn |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 384 pages |
| Genres: |
Abnormal psychology Psychology Care of people with mental health issues Mental health services Social counselling and advice services Psychiatric nursing Health, illness and addiction: social aspects |