Third wave CBT interventions for Psychosis

Kingston, Jess and Ellett, Lyn (2019) Third wave CBT interventions for Psychosis. In, Badcock, Jo and Paulik, Georgie (eds.) A clinical introduction to psychosis: Foundations for clinical and neuropsychologists. Academic Press, pp. 379-393. (doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-815012-2.00016-X).

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Abstract

Third-Wave CBT interventions for psychosis are united in their use of mindfulness and acceptance techniques, which are designed to alter the way in which individuals relate to their psychotic experiences. In this chapter, we will introduce some of the key third-wave CBT therapies, and outline how they have been developed/adapted for people with psychosis. The chapter will focus on Person-Based Cognitive Therapy (PBCT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). The chapter will first summarise each therapy and the associated adaptations for this client group. It will then review the emerging evidence base for each of the four therapies, which will include a summary of limitations. Collectively, the evidence suggests that third-wave interventions hold promise for individuals with psychosis. However, it is clear that more research is required in order to examine the specific impact of each therapy.

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