Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder [Hardcover]

Monica Ramirez Basco (Author), A. John Rush (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572300906 | ISBN-13: 978-1572300903 | Publication Date: May 3, 1996

A comprehensive approach to the treatment of bipolar disorder, this book details an innovative program of interventions that augments rather than replaces pharmacotherapy. Topics covered include patient and family education, early symptom detection for the prevention of relapse, methods for the enhancement of treatment compliance, strategies for the remediation of subsyndromal symptoms of depression and mania, and ways to identify and resolve psychosocial and interpersonal problems. Each chapter provides session-by-session instructions, as well as patient assignments and clear and concise directions for the implementation of each intervention. This book will be of interest to therapists from a range of backgrounds, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and counselors, as well as researchers and students in mental health.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book integrates pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in the management of bipolar illness." --G.A. Fave, Bologna. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. Karger 1997.

"In what is probably the best organized book that I have ever encountered, the authors cover every aspect of bipolar disorder and its treatment....Basco and Ruch write in clear prose and keep technical jargon to a minimum. Bipolar patients are often well educated and intelligent individuals, and both patients and their family members alike should find this book intelligible and helpful in coping with the symptoms of the disorder. Patients and family members will also find the list of mental health organizations and the educational material in the appendix very useful. Replete with references and good illustrations and engagingly written, this is a book that will aso be welcomed by both therapists and researchers interested in the biology of bipolar affective disorders." --Edward S. Matalka in Science Books and Films

"Over the nearly 50 that have passed since Cade's discovery of the therapeutic potential of lithium salts, the biomedical model of understanding and treating bipolar affective disorders has dominated the field. However, a significant number of people suffering from this classic psychiatric illness do not respond to standard medications and an even larger number do not adhere to prescribed therapies. Ample evidence also suggests that psychosocial factors such as stressful life events, personality profiles, and social support may further mediate or moderate the clinical course and treatment outcomes of bipolar disorder. Therefore, development of a practical and coherent psychosocial therapy specifically tailored to the needs of patients with bipolar disorder is long overdue. Basco and Rush have accomplished this in fine fashion in their text Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Bipolar Disorder. This book describes a system of therapy intended to complement and enhance pharmacotherapies and includes attention to self-monitoring of symptoms, improving pharmacotherapy adherence, problem solving, and applying cognitive and behavioral strategies to help manage depressive and hypomanic symptoms. The book is well-suited for use by the full range of mental health professionals and may be particularly helpful to nonmedical therapists who work in tandem with prescribing psychiatrists. I highly recommend!" --Michael E. Thase, M.D.

"This is an excellent which will revolutionize our thinking about the treatment offered to clients with bipolar disorder. Monica Basco and A. John Rush are to be applauded on producing the first textbook that provides systematic and practical guidance on how to undertake cognitive behavior therapy with clients with this very serious and debilitating mental disorder. The authors draw on their rich clinical and research experience to give a detailed description of the techniques and strategies that may benefit this client population. Most importantly, they explain with remarkable clarity how to offer an integrated psychological and pharmacological package of care to individuals with bipolar disorder." --Jan Scott, MD, FRCPsych, Professor of Psychology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

About the Author

Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, author, lecturer, and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She is an internationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Basco is the author of [i]Never Good Enough: How to Use Perfectionism to Your Advantage without Letting It Ruin Your Life[/i] and coauthor of [i]Getting Your Life Back: The Complete Guide to Recovery from Depression[/i]. She is also the author of [i]The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings[/i], a CBT guide for patients, to be released in 2006.

A. John Rush, MD, is Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His work has focused on the diagnosis and psychotherapeutic, psychopharmacological, and somatic treatment of major depressive, bipolar, and other mood disorders. He has authored 10 books and over 400 journal articles. Dr. Rush's internationally recognized work has received numerous awards. Most recently, his research has focused on longer-term disease management programs, including multistep treatment algorithms for bipolar and major depressive disorders.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 291 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press (May 3, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572300906
• ISBN-13: 978-1572300903
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,366,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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85 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!, January 2, 2000

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R. Ziegler "joyfully_serving_God" (Rawlins, WY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (Hardcover)

This book states its' purpose, limitations, and offers a lot of helpful information on how to prevent hypomania and mild depression from escalating to full major depression and manic episodes. I believe that the book has a lot to offer in communication skills for everyone. It is helpful not only for therapist but for those afflicted with manic-depressive illness and their family members.

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source of info on one aspect of bipolar treatment, March 17, 2003

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Avery Z. Conner (West Lafayette, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder (Hardcover)

This book should be read by anyone trying to optimize treatment of bipolar disorder through the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy. In fact it should be read both by patients and by therapists and possibly psychiatrists too. The book is well written, well organized, and fairly easy to understand. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to surviving bipolar disorder- if the reader wants a comprehensive guide, see Torrey's "Surviving Manic Depression" and Miklowitz's "Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide". But for just learning about cognitive-behavioral therapy, this book is excellent. Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource -- a must -buy for your bookshelf, September 25, 2007

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This review is from: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Bipolar Disorder, Second Edition (Paperback)

Finally, a book on CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for the rest of us! Everyone who deals with bipolar disorder will find Basco's work very helpful. I've read many books on CBT, including those by Ellis and his students -- they have great ideas, but they are not so easy to put into practice if you are cycling through the mood swings of manic depression. Basco customizes the CBT approach for bipolar and explains the process clearly. Multiple studies have shown this approach's usefulness. If you and your health care provider prefer a cognitive approach to help manage your bipolar symptoms, this book (now in paperback) is your best resource.