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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Depression (3)
Depression is a mental health condition that affects a large part of the population at least once over their life span, significantly reducing the quality of life and impairing work and relationships. The condition is mostly treated with psychotherapy and medication. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a therapy form developed by the author which focuses on communication processes to treat the condition. Improving internal and external communication and awareness for the own needs, values and aspirations is effective against several symptoms of depression and increases motivation and compliance for therapy. This article provides an overview of a conceptual framework from a communication perspective and several approaches that have been used in treating depression with psychotherapy.
Keywords: depression, communication-focused therapy, CFT, communication, psychotherapy, treatment
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Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia (1)
Psychosis, and particularly in the form of schizophrenia, is often seen as a serious life altering condition. However, in clinical practice many patients can attain remission or at least substantial remission, which enables them to lead the personal and professional lives they want. While medication plays a significant role, particularly in the acute stages and their aftermath, psychotherapy and social support gain additional prominence in relapse prevention over the long-term. They are also indicated in patients who may not have had a full psychotic episode yet but are at greater risk for one. Work on internal and external communication patterns has shown in individual cases to be very helpful as a psychotherapeutic approach to support the patient in fulfilling own needs and aspirations, while increasing treatment compliance and the overall quality of life. Communication-Focused Therapy®, as developed by the author, offers a theoretical framework and an extensive toolset for this approach to treatment.
Keywords: psychosis. schizophrenia, psychotherapy, Communication-Focused Therapy®, CFT®, medication, psychiatry
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Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia (1) Christian Jonathan Haverkampf – psychiatry series
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