Category: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBT-p)

Basic Neurology of Positive Symptoms and Extraordinary/Unusual Experiences

Common positive symptomology of schizophrenia, with a very brief explanation of how those symptoms come about. Small section on reducing stress. by Dr. Valerie Kreider.

Modifying CBT-p for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Who Present with Psychosis

Review of overalp of Autism spectrum and schizophrenia, challenges to assessment, and a breif overview of CBT-p strategies modified for work with individuals who experience both autism spectrum concerns and psychosis presented on by Dr. Harry Sivec.

Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy within a CBTp Program: A Review of “The Passengers on the Bus”

Research demonstrating how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACTp) works within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) program is presented by Valerie Kreider.

Medication Adherence and the Role of Loved Ones: Considerations for Clinicians

Danelle Hupp, Ph.D. describes to impact of loved ones on medication adherence. Potentially complex situtations related to family systems and medication adherence are discussed.

CBT-p Strategies for Thought Disorder

A review of the characteristics of thought disorder, impact on the therapeutic alliance, assessment, formulation and common CBTp strategies are discussed by Dr. Harry Sivec.

CBT for Comorbid SUD and Psychosis

CBT techniques for comorbid substance use disorders and psychosis are presented on by Dr. Valerie Kreider.

Anosognosia: The Awareness of Illness in Schizophrenia

Danelle Hupp, Ph.D. reviews the impact of unawareness of illness (anosognosia) in schizophrenia – on both the individual and their loved ones. The differences between anosognosia and denial, and the importance of assessment, are discussed. An overview of treatment approaches for anosognosia is provided

Recovery Oriented Decisions for Relative’s Support (REORDER): A Structured Approach to Engaging Loved Ones as Part of the FEP Team

Danelle Hupp, Ph.D. discusses the rationale for engaging loved ones in first episode psychosis care. An overview of the Recovery Oriented Decisions for Relative’s Support (REORDER) model – and how to incorporate this approach into FEP treatment – are reviewed.

Behavioral Strategies for Modifying Delusional Beliefs

Strategies for modifying delusional beliefs including ways to evaluate thoughts though behavior experiements, reality testing, and pursuing life goals discussed by Dr. Harry Sivec.

Stress, Trauma, and Psychosis: The Terrible Trifecta

The interplay between trauma and psychosis and possible interventions for symptom reduction are presented on by Dr. Valerie Kreider.

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