Psychological treatments of Sz

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family therapy for Sz
Alliance - relationships - goals
Lower guilt
Lower criticism
Improve communication
evaluation of family therapy treatment of Sz
🙂 study to support from Leff
☹️ no side effects
☹️ drugs may be more appropriate for severe patients
☹️ not appropriate for all families
Cognitive behavioural therapy for Sz
aim to identify and challenge faulty thought processes that lead to positive symptoms
patients keep a diary of thoughts
therapist uses diary to identify faulty thinking
patient and therapist work together to develop rational interpretations
promotes social activity and relaxation
evaluation of CBT for Sz
🙂 Tarrier research on effectiveness
☹️ no side effects
🙂 evidence showing effectiveness from Sensky
☹️ appropriateness and severity
Token economies for the management of Sz
based on operant conditioning
tokens are something neutral that is presented for good behaviour
tokens are rewarded for desirable behaviour
they can be exchanged for primary reinforcement
leads to an increase in desirable behaviour
evaluation of token economies as a way of managing Sz
🙂 Ayllon and Azein study of effectiveness
☹️ only works in an institution
☹️ ethical issues
☹️ not addressing symptoms of Sz

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