Families of Schizophrenic Patients: Cognitive Behavioural InterventionUsing a cognitive behavioural framework, this study describes methods of assessing and intervening with the families of schizophrenics. The interventions detailed are those used in the Salford Family Intervention Study, which resulted in decreased relapse rates and better social functioning of patients. The methods include educating the family about the illness, reducing stress in family members, and helping families to promote the well-being of the patient. |
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Developments in the Understanding and Management | 3 |
Family Environments | 17 |
Family Intervention Studies | 32 |
Interventions and the Initial Assessment of Relatives | 49 |
Education | 74 |
Stress Management and Coping Responses | 84 |
A Constructional Approach to Problems | 119 |
Issues of Engaging and Maintaining the Family | 136 |
Working Within Service Organizations | 174 |
Relative Assessment Interview RAI | 185 |
Family Questionnaire FQ | 195 |
Personal Functioning Scale PFS | 208 |
Knowledge About Schizophrenia Interview KASI | 215 |
Information About Schizophrenia for Friends | 227 |
Guidelines for Evaluating Relatives Beliefs | 237 |
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Page 254 - Tarrier, N., Lowson, K., & Barrowclough, C. (1991). Some aspects of family interventions in schizophrenia: II. Financial considerations. British Journal of Psychiatry, 159, 481-484.
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