Schizophrenia
Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment
Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Family Relationships, Abuse, Health & Well Being, Medical
| Author: | Colin Ross | ISBN: | 9781135425814 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | February 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Colin Ross |
| ISBN: | 9781135425814 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | February 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Learn about a pioneering alternative to antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia!
In Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment, Dr. Colin A. Ross-founder of the Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma-presents a new theory of the existence of a dissociative subtype of schizophrenia. Dr. Ross determines that some patients diagnosed with schizophrenia have symptoms closely related to dissociative identity disorder-or multiple personality disorder-and have a history of psychological trauma. In these cases, this unprecedented book proposes that the disorder is treatable-perhaps even curable-using psychotherapy rather than drugs.
Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment will revolutionize the profession of psychology with data, arguments, and a review of previously published literature to support Dr. Ross’s theory. Traditionally, schizophrenia is considered manageable only by a lifetime of psychotropic drugs-expensive, harmful, and often ineffectual. This book offers an alternative free of damaging chemicals to improve quality of life for patients with schizophrenia whose symptoms may be trauma-based.
Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment offers specific, detailed ideas and research on:
- genetic studies showing that while there is a genetic connection, it is not prevalent enough for biology to be the only predisposing factor in all cases of schizophrenia
- a comparison of the definitions of psychosis, schizophrenia, and dissociation-from the DSM-IV-TR and other texts-to determine relationships between the three disorders
- proposed diagnostic criteria for dissociative schizophrenia-dissociative amnesia, depersonalization, the presence of two or more distinct personalities/identities, auditory hallucinations, extensive comorbidity, and severe childhood trauma
- the principles of psychotherapy for dissociative schizophrenia-when to start therapy, trauma therapy, how to establish communication with the patient, and therapeutic neutrality
- and more!
With an extensive bibliography of literatures on trauma, dissociation, and psychosis, as well as numerous tables and case studies, this volume presents a strong case for a fresh methodology in the treatment of this psychological abnormality. The theory provided by Dr. Ross brings hope for recovery to individuals with dissociative schizophrenia. This one-of-a-kind book is a must-read for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other professionals involved in research and/or treatment of schizophrenia. Its comprehensible text makes it useful for patients with schizophrenia and their family members as well.
Learn about a pioneering alternative to antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia!
In Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment, Dr. Colin A. Ross-founder of the Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma-presents a new theory of the existence of a dissociative subtype of schizophrenia. Dr. Ross determines that some patients diagnosed with schizophrenia have symptoms closely related to dissociative identity disorder-or multiple personality disorder-and have a history of psychological trauma. In these cases, this unprecedented book proposes that the disorder is treatable-perhaps even curable-using psychotherapy rather than drugs.
Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment will revolutionize the profession of psychology with data, arguments, and a review of previously published literature to support Dr. Ross’s theory. Traditionally, schizophrenia is considered manageable only by a lifetime of psychotropic drugs-expensive, harmful, and often ineffectual. This book offers an alternative free of damaging chemicals to improve quality of life for patients with schizophrenia whose symptoms may be trauma-based.
Schizophrenia: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment offers specific, detailed ideas and research on:
- genetic studies showing that while there is a genetic connection, it is not prevalent enough for biology to be the only predisposing factor in all cases of schizophrenia
- a comparison of the definitions of psychosis, schizophrenia, and dissociation-from the DSM-IV-TR and other texts-to determine relationships between the three disorders
- proposed diagnostic criteria for dissociative schizophrenia-dissociative amnesia, depersonalization, the presence of two or more distinct personalities/identities, auditory hallucinations, extensive comorbidity, and severe childhood trauma
- the principles of psychotherapy for dissociative schizophrenia-when to start therapy, trauma therapy, how to establish communication with the patient, and therapeutic neutrality
- and more!
With an extensive bibliography of literatures on trauma, dissociation, and psychosis, as well as numerous tables and case studies, this volume presents a strong case for a fresh methodology in the treatment of this psychological abnormality. The theory provided by Dr. Ross brings hope for recovery to individuals with dissociative schizophrenia. This one-of-a-kind book is a must-read for psychiatrists, psychologists, and other professionals involved in research and/or treatment of schizophrenia. Its comprehensible text makes it useful for patients with schizophrenia and their family members as well.
