Emma K. O'Donoghue (Author)
Emma K. O'Donoghue, DClinPsy, is a senior clinical
psychologist working in community psychosis settings in South
London. She has a longstanding interest in using ACT approaches for
people experiencing first episode and established psychosis and
those with bipolar affective disorder. She coordinated a recent
randomized controlled trial of ACT workshops for service users and
caregivers in community psychosis settings and is involved in
working with service users to facilitate ACT interventions.
O'Donoghue regularly trains psychologists in ACT for psychosis
interventions and teaches on London psychology masters and doctoral
courses in ACT approaches.
Eric M.J. Morris (Author)
Eric M. J. Morris, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and
director of the La Trobe University Psychology Clinic, Melbourne,
Australia. Morris previously worked as the psychology lead for
early intervention for psychosis at the South London and Maudsley
NHS Foundation Trust, UK. He has twenty years' experience treating
people with psychosis, and their families, using psychological
therapies. Morris completed a PhD at King's College London,
researching acceptance and commitment therapy as an individual- and
group-based intervention for people recovering from psychosis, and
as workplace resilience training for mental health workers. Morris
is a coeditor of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness
for Psychosis and coauthor of the self-help guide, ACTivate Your
Life: Using Acceptance and Mindfulness to Build a Life That Is
Rich, Fulfilling and Fun.
Joseph E. Oliver (Author)
Joseph E. Oliver, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has
been working within the UK National Health Service for the past ten
years, specializing in the treatment of psychosis. He runs a
private ACT-based consultancy in London, UK, that offers training,
supervision and psychological therapy. He is also chair of the
national BABCP ACT committee, which promotes and develops ACT
within the UK. Oliver is coeditor of Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy and Mindfulness for Psychosis and coauthor of the self-help
guide, ACTivate Your Life: Using Acceptance and Mindfulness to
Build a Life That Is Rich, Fulfilling and Fun.
Louise C. Johns (Author)
Louise C. Johns, DPhil, is a consultant clinical
psychologist and BABCP accredited cognitive behavioral therapist.
She works in the Oxford Early Intervention in Psychosis Service,
overseeing the delivery and evaluation of psychological
interventions for clients and their caregivers, including the
training and supervision of staff. She is also an honorary senior
research fellow in the department of psychiatry, University of
Oxford, and an associate member of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy
Centre. She is coeditor of the book, Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy and Mindfulness for Psychosis.
"ACT for Psychosis Recovery is a fantastic resource for anyone
wishing to offer ACT groups for people experiencing psychosis, or
for their caregivers. It is written by leading experts in the
field, and includes a thorough overview of theory and evidence. The
inclusion of a chapter on peer-support co-facilitation is welcome
and is in keeping with the values base of the approach. The group
manual itself is very comprehensive, covering each session in
detail and including a number of prompt sheets. These will help
practitioners put the manual into practice with confidence."
--Clara Strauss, DPhil, DClinPsych, consultant clinical
psychologist and clinical research fellow and research lead at
Sussex Mindfulness Centre, University of Sussex, and Sussex
Partnership NHS Foundation Trust--Clara Strauss, DPhil,
DClinPsych
"ACT for Psychosis Recovery is a unique resource for practitioners
from any background. Developed by expert clinicians who are also
leading researchers, the manual shows how to engage participants in
simple and powerful group exercises that foster hope and enable
action today toward living a more satisfying life. The use of a
central metaphor and straightforward language accommodates all
abilities, and innovations in peer facilitation and caregiver
groups open new directions. When implementing it in our services,
the degree of change in participants surprised even our group
leaders. The authors are onto something special here!"
--John Farhall, PhD, associate professor of clinical psychology at
La Trobe University, and consultant clinical psychologist at
NorthWestern Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia--John Farhall,
PhD
"As a direct result of my participation in ACT, and practicing the
essential taught tools, ACT for psychosis recovery disrupted my
revolving door, long sessions in locked psychiatric hospitals, and
led to my learning how to productively identify constructive
approaches and manage challenges to ensure my enjoyment daily, of a
quality of life with my mental health diagnoses, that had been
denied to me before this therapy. Prior to ACT, my psychosis was
indeed so pronounced, aggressive, and bleak, that I also spent time
in prison. ACT for psychosis recovery was my final attempt at
therapy."
--Yvonne Patricia Stewart-Williams, artist, and author of Still On
The Cusp Of Madness--Yvonne Patricia Stewart-Williams
"As evidence of the benefits of ACT for psychosis are piling up,
there is a need for a clear and practical manual on how to
implement ACT for psychosis in the clinical workplace. This book is
offering exactly that, an extensive and detailed manual of a
four-session ACT group intervention for people suffering from
psychosis at different stages of illness, as well as their
caregivers. With additional information on training, supervision,
and inclusion of peer-support co-facilitators, this book is a
must-read for all clinicians interested in third-wave
psychotherapies for people with psychosis."
--Inez Myin-Germeys, professor of psychiatry, and head of the
Center for Contextual Psychiatry at KU Leuven in Belgium--Inez
Myin-Germeys
"ACT has enriched the family of cognitive behavioral therapies
immeasurably. This book distills over ten years of the authors'
work developing ACT for and with people struggling with psychosis.
ACT for Psychosis Recovery provides detailed guidance on how to run
groups for people with psychosis, and their caregivers. In the
spirit of generosity associated with ACT, the book includes all the
worksheets, metaphors, and measures needed to run these groups in
clinical practice."
--Katherine Newman-Taylor, consultant clinical psychologist at
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, and associate professor at
the University of Southampton--Katherine Newman-Taylor
"Compiled by experts in the field, this is a comprehensive and
invaluable resource for supporting recovery in the context of
psychosis. Written in an engaging and accessible way, the
importance of close collaboration with experienced experts is
highlighted throughout. The authors are to be commended for
developing an approach that richly recognizes the common humanity
shared by those who have experienced psychosis, and those who are
committed to helping."
--Ross G. White--Ross G. White, PhD, DClinPsy
"Packed with useful tools, techniques, strategies, and guidelines,
this well-written book is a gold mine for the effective treatment
of psychosis. Step-by-step, it will help you to develop all the
skills you need to work with the many challenges of this
specialized field. If you do acceptance and commitment therapy
(ACT), and you work with psychotic clients, then you can't afford
to go without this book!"
--Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap and ACT Made
Simple--Russ Harris
"This book is an absolute must for any mental health clinician who
wants to provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based care to clients
suffering from psychotic experiences, whether it be on the
inpatient ward, or in an outpatient community setting. ... The
manual is supported by numerous worksheets, detailed instructions
for conducting core ACT metaphors in session, and helpful hints for
addressing common issues. The authors demonstrate an unrivaled
depth of knowledge of, and compassion for, those whose lives are
affected by psychosis. That alone would make this book a key
addition to any mental health clinician's library!"
--Kirk Strosahl PhD, cofounder of ACT, and coauthor of The
Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Depression--Kirk Strosahl
PhD
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