Introduction: Where Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy Came
From
1. The Patients
2. Empirically Supported Theories of Bipolar Disorder and the
Etiology of Bipolar Episodes
3. Empirically Supported Therapies for Bipolar Disorder
4. A Brief Overview of Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
5. Assessment of Bipolar Disorders and Common Comorbidities
6. The Individualized Case Formulation: History Taking and the
Interpersonal Inventory
7. Orienting the Patient to Treatment and Individualized Treatment
Planning
8. Symptom Management: Stabilizing Social Rhythms and Behavioral
Activation
9. Intervening in Interpersonal Problem Areas
10. Intervening: Other Useful Interventions
11. Monitoring Progress and Enhancing Treatment Adherence
12. The Therapeutic Relationship in Interpersonal and Social Rhythm
Therapy
13. Poor Outcome and How to Handle It
14. Tapering or Concluding Treatment
Appendices
Ellen Frank, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her doctorate in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979. Dr. Frank's work focuses on the treatment of mood disorders, with particular emphasis on the prevention of recurrence. She is the author of over 350 journal articles, books, and book chapters.
Ellen Frank's manual is an important contribution to the treatment
of bipolar disorder. It clearly articulates the nature of the
illness, how best to conceptualize the role of psychotherapy in a
condition whose origins and treatments are primarily biological,
how to assess the goals of therapy for an individual patient, and
the specifics of utilizing IPSRT. This book is a welcome addition
to the field.--Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, Department of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
In easy-to-read prose, Ellen Frank explains interpersonal and
social rhythm therapy, a new psychosocial intervention for bipolar
disorder. Based on her groundbreaking work on the role of
sleep-wake cycle disturbances in the onset of mania, Dr. Frank
explains how stabilizing people's daily routines can enhance mood
stability and interpersonal functioning. She provides step-by-step
methods for addressing interpersonal problems associated with the
illness, such that clinicians will be well on their way to using
the treatment even with their most severely ill patients. The case
studies are highly illustrative of the complexities of treating
this debilitating illness. There is much wisdom in this book for
clinicians and researchers.--David J. Miklowitz, PhD, Department of
Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder
Using a creative combination of techniques, Dr. Frank provides a
structure that will allow clinicians to intervene more helpfully
with patients with bipolar disorder. A well-written and scientific
description of the illness forms the basis for the provision of
clear strategies for coping with it more effectively. Rich case
examples demonstrate an empathic understanding of the illness and
its devastating impact on patients and families. Clinicians working
with this population should find this readable, pragmatic book an
essential addition to their professional libraries.--Carol M.
Anderson, MSW, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine - This book is a welcome and needed
contribution for treatment of one of the most challenging mental
disorders....Ellen Frank's groundbreaking work in disruption of
circadian rhythms now offers all those who work with bipolar
illness an evidence-based psychological therapy. It is a strongly
recommended read for prescribers and therapists and a must read for
graduate students or new graduates beginning practice since case
studies are used for illustration of therapeutic concepts.
--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 4/26/2007Æ’Æ’ The writing
throughout the volume is cogent, coherent, and comprehensive....The
work is particularly useful for non-psychiatric clinicians who
treat individuals with bipolar disorder in collaboration with a
psychiatrist. Dr. Frank's systematic approach is recommended to
every practicing psychiatrist committed to holistic care of
patients with bipolar disorder. The author's passion and commitment
to the patient with bipolar disorder and their loved ones are
evident throughout this well-conceived model of care.
--Psychological Medicine, 4/26/2007Æ’Æ’ Valuable to clinicians with
varied levels of expertise....Useful for seasoned practitioners who
wish to expand their repertoire of treatment skills for bipolar
disorder to stabilization of social rhythms. --Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy Book Reviews, 4/26/2007
Ellen Frank's manual is an important contribution to the treatment
of bipolar disorder. It clearly articulates the nature of the
illness, how best to conceptualize the role of psychotherapy in a
condition whose origins and treatments are primarily biological,
how to assess the goals of therapy for an individual patient, and
the specifics of utilizing IPSRT. This book is a welcome addition
to the field.--Kay Redfield Jamison, PhD, Department of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
In easy-to-read prose, Ellen Frank explains interpersonal and
social rhythm therapy, a new psychosocial intervention for bipolar
disorder. Based on her groundbreaking work on the role of
sleep-wake cycle disturbances in the onset of mania, Dr. Frank
explains how stabilizing people's daily routines can enhance mood
stability and interpersonal functioning. She provides step-by-step
methods for addressing interpersonal problems associated with the
illness, such that clinicians will be well on their way to using
the treatment even with their most severely ill patients. The case
studies are highly illustrative of the complexities of treating
this debilitating illness. There is much wisdom in this book for
clinicians and researchers.--David J. Miklowitz, PhD, Department of
Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder
Using a creative combination of techniques, Dr. Frank provides a
structure that will allow clinicians to intervene more helpfully
with patients with bipolar disorder. A well-written and scientific
description of the illness forms the basis for the provision of
clear strategies for coping with it more effectively. Rich case
examples demonstrate an empathic understanding of the illness and
its devastating impact on patients and families. Clinicians working
with this population should find this readable, pragmatic book an
essential addition to their professional libraries.--Carol M.
Anderson, MSW, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine - This book is a welcome and needed
contribution for treatment of one of the most challenging mental
disorders....Ellen Frank's groundbreaking work in disruption of
circadian rhythms now offers all those who work with bipolar
illness an evidence-based psychological therapy. It is a strongly
recommended read for prescribers and therapists and a must read for
graduate students or new graduates beginning practice since case
studies are used for illustration of therapeutic concepts.
--Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 4/26/2007ƒƒ The writing
throughout the volume is cogent, coherent, and comprehensive....The
work is particularly useful for non-psychiatric clinicians who
treat individuals with bipolar disorder in collaboration with a
psychiatrist. Dr. Frank's systematic approach is recommended to
every practicing psychiatrist committed to holistic care of
patients with bipolar disorder. The author's passion and commitment
to the patient with bipolar disorder and their loved ones are
evident throughout this well-conceived model of care.
--Psychological Medicine, 4/26/2007ƒƒ Valuable to clinicians with
varied levels of expertise....Useful for seasoned practitioners who
wish to expand their repertoire of treatment skills for bipolar
disorder to stabilization of social rhythms. --Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy Book Reviews, 4/26/2007
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