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Perfect for readers seeking nuanced discourse, this collection enriches conversations about mind, society, and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"art-therapy-for-psychosis-9781138792098","title":"Art Therapy for Psychosis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt Therapy for Psychosis\u003c\/em\u003e presents innovative theoretical and clinical approaches to psychosis that have developed in the work of expert clinicians from around the world. It draws on insights that have emerged from decades of clinical practice to explain why and how specialised forms of art therapy constitute a particularly appropriate psychotherapeutic approach to psychosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contributors present a diverse range of current theoretical perspectives on the subject, derived from the fields of neuroscience, phenomenology and cognitive analytic theory, as well as from different schools of psychoanalysis. Collectively, they offer insights into the specific potentials of art therapy as a psychotherapeutic approach to psychosis, and describe some of the specialised approaches developed with individuals and with groups over the past 20 years. Throughout the book, the meaning and relevance of art-making as a medium for holding and containing unbearable, unthinkable and unspeakable experiences within the psychotherapeutic setting becomes apparent. Several of the chapters present detailed illustrated case studies which show how making visual images with an appropriately trained art psychotherapist can be a first step on the path into meaningful relatedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers fresh insights into the nature of psychosis, the challenges encountered by clinicians attempting to work psychotherapeutically with people in psychotic states in different settings, and the potentials of art therapy as an effective treatment approach. It will be essential reading for mental health professionals who work with psychosis, including psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists and arts therapists, and those in training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull colour versions of the illustrations can be viewed at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/isps.org\/index.php\/publications\/book-series\/publication-photos\"\u003ehttp:\/\/isps.org\/index.php\/publications\/book-series\/publication-photos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see p. ix of the book for details of how to access them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605046313196,"sku":"9781138792098","price":388.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138792098-art-therapy-for-psychosis.jpg?v=1778121644"},{"product_id":"finding-hope-in-the-lived-experience-of-psychosis-by-patte-randal-9780367721923","title":"Finding Hope in the Lived Experience of Psychosis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers first-person accounts of the experience of psychosis from the inside and the outside, through the eyes of two doctors, one of whom has experienced psychosis and both of whom have worked for decades in the field of psychiatry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderpinned by rigorous academic analysis using an evocative duo-ethnographic approach, the book explores the cultural and subcultural influences from childhood onwards—both traumatic and resilience-building—that have shaped their lives. Both authors reflect on strategies they learned early in life for dealing with challenges, each managing to function at a high level while avoiding awareness of their vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey reflect on the potential dangers of using their expertise and position of power in psychiatry simply to diagnose mental illness and prescribe medication. The differences and similarities in the authors' stories provide a productive tension highlighting the complexities of this paradigm shift that is happening in psychiatry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in the form of two interacting memoirs, \u003cem\u003eFinding Hope in the Lived Experience of Psychosis\u003c\/em\u003e is of great interest to researchers, clinicians, and practising psychologists, as well as a general audience with interest in psychosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605713731820,"sku":"9780367721923","price":318.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367721923-finding-hope-in-the-lived-experience-of-psychosis.jpg?v=1778139789"},{"product_id":"personal-experiences-of-psychological-therapy-for-psychosis-and-related-experiences-9781138090491","title":"Personal Experiences of Psychological Therapy for Psychosis and Related Experiences","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those struggling with experiences of psychosis, therapy can be beneficial and even life-changing. However, there is no single type of therapy, and a great range and diversity of therapeutic approaches have been developed to help different individuals’ needs, which makes deciding which approach is most helpful for an individual not a straightforward choice. \u003cem\u003ePersonal Experiences of Psychological Therapy for Psychosis and Related Experiences\u003c\/em\u003e uniquely presents personal accounts of those who have received therapy for psychosis alongside professional clinical commentary on these therapies, giving multiple perspectives on what they involve and how they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a clear and accessible way, each chapter includes accounts of a variety of different therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-focused therapy, open dialogue, and systemic family therapy. The reader is encouraged to explore not only the clinical basis for these therapies but also understand what the treatments mean for the person experiencing them, as well as their challenges and limitations. The book also explores the importance of the individual’s relationship with the therapist. As a whole, the perspectives presented here provide unique insight into a range of widely used psychological therapies for psychosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its special combination of personal experiences and concise introductions to different therapies, this book offers a valuable resource for academics and students of psychiatry, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, mental health care and mental health nursing. It will also be essential reading for those considering treatment, their friends and families, as well as mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and nurses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607360553196,"sku":"9781138090491","price":318.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138090491-personal-experiences-of-psychological-therapy-for-psychosis-and-related-experiences.jpg?v=1778162199"},{"product_id":"surviving-existing-or-living-by-pamela-r-fuller-9780415516617","title":"Surviving, Existing, or Living","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professionals working with people who experience severe psychosis, increasing empirical evidence for the benefits of psychotherapy for psychosis has been especially welcome. 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