Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Treating Auditory Hallucinations

McCarthy-Jones Simon Strauss Clara Hayward Mark

ISBN 10: 0415640113 / ISBN 13: 9780415640114

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2014

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pp. 200.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Treating Auditory Hallucinations
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415640113
• ISBN 13: 9780415640114
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book draws on clinical research findings from the last three decades to offer a review of current psychological theories and therapeutic approaches to understanding and treating auditory hallucinations, addressing key methodological issues that need to be considered in evaluating interventions.

Mark Hayward, Clara Strauss and Simon McCarthy-Jones present a historical narrative on lessons learnt, the evolution of evidence bases, and an agenda for the future. The text also provides a critique of varying therapeutic techniques, enabling practice and treatment decisions to be grounded in a balanced view of differing approaches. Chapters cover topics including:

• behavioural and coping approaches
• cognitive models of voice hearing
• the role of self-esteem and identity
• acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches
• interpersonal theory.

Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Treating Auditory Hallucinations brings together and evaluates diffuse literature in an accessible and objective manner, making it a valuable resource for clinical researchers and postgraduate students. It will also be of significant interest to academic and clinical psychologists working within the field of psychotic experiences.

About the Author

Mark Hayward is Director of Research at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sussex, UK.

Clara Strauss is a Clinical Research Fellow at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Sussex, UK.

Simon McCarthy-Jones is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, and an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology at Durham University, UK.