Cultural adaptation of CBT for serious mental illness : a guide for training and practice Shanaya Rathod, David Kingdon, Narsimha Pinninti, Douglas Turkington and Peter Phiri

Includes bibliographical references and index.

About the Authors vii Foreword ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Cultural Adaptation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Principles and Challenges 14 3 Philosophical Orientation and Ethical and Service Considerations 46 4 The Therapeutic Relationship and Technical Adjustments 86 5 General Theoretical Modifications in Orienting Clients to Therapy 121 6 Individualized Case Formulation 135 7 Individualized Treatment Planning 165 8 Psychosis: Cultural Aspects of Presentation and Adaptations to Treatment 192 9 Depression: Cultural Aspects of Presentation and Adaptations to Treatment 227 10 Bipolar Affective Disorder: Cultural Aspects of Presentation and Adaptations to Treatment 248 11 Recovery, Relapse Prevention, and Finishing Therapy 273 12 Policy and Training Implications 293 Appendix 1 Social Factors: My Immigration Journey 306 2 Aida Longitudinal Formulation 308 3 Setting Goals to Improve Quality of Life 310 4 Voices Diary 312 5 What Do Voices Say? 314 6 Working on Coping Strategies: Pleasant Events Schedule 315 7 Preventing a Relapse or Breakdown 317 8 Circle of Support 320 9 Relapse Prevention Plans 322 Index 326

"This book is designed to enable CBT clinicians to engage people from diverse cultural backgrounds by adapting their therapeutic techniques, resulting in increased therapist confidence and much improved patient outcomes"--Provided by publisher.