A Dimensional Approach to Schizotypy: Conceptualization and Treatment

This timely volume explores the range of personality traits and psychosocial deficits which are associated with the broadly defined construct of schizotypy. Describing schizotypy as a phenomenon that can be located on a continuum ranging from sub-clinical states to severe disorders, the editors have brought together experts in this field to discuss approaches to assessment, conceptualization, and treatment. This volume aims to provide a unique and clinically oriented perspective on schizotypy as a feature of personality and psychopathology. An essential resource for professionals, researchers, and academics the reader will gain knowledge of:

• Underlying maladaptive traits that can emerge as schizotypy
• Dimensional and transdiagnostic approaches to psychopathology
• Relationship to metacognition, mentalizing, attachment, self-criticism and interpersonal criticism

Simone Cheli, PhD is an adjunct professor at the St. John's University in Rome and founding director of Tages Onlus, a mental health charity located in Florence. A chartered psychologist, he is currently involved in testing a new integrative treatment for those struggling with schizotypal personality disorder, namely Evolutionary Systems Therapy for Schizotypy. His daily work is as therapist with persons diagnosed with personality disorders and psychosis.

Paul H. Lysaker, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist at the Richard L Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN and a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He has over 35 years of experience providing recovery oriented psychotherapy to adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness and is an author of over 500 peer reviewed articles.