{"product_id":"culturally-informed-therapy-for-schizophrenia","title":"Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia","description":"Approximately one percent of adults in the United States will be diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD). While traditional family therapies have shown increasing efficacy in reducing relapse rates and improving mental health for this population, there is a rising need for improved clinical training to meet the needs of unique and culturally diverse clients in an efficient, skillful, and culturally relevant manner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eCulturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: Clinician Guide\u003c\/em\u003e is designed for clinicians and researchers looking to implement empirically supported, culturally responsible treatment for clients diagnosed with schizophrenia and other SSDs. CIT-S is a 15-week program that integrates components of family therapy with a cognitive behavioral approach for managing schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The intervention draws upon clients' cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions to help them conceptualize and manage mental illness. CIT-S contains five distinct modules on the following topics: family collectivism, psychoeducation, spirituality, communication training, and problem solving. Each module includes background information, therapy instructions, homework assignments, and case vignettes for ease of access. \u003cem\u003eCulturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia\u003c\/em\u003e considers patients' cultural norms while addressing the challenges of mental illness within the family structure. This guide is a must-have for practitioners and students alike looking to provide highly individualized and culturally competent treatment across a range of presentations.","brand":"Oxford Univ PR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50010364018938,"sku":"9780197500644","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/1253\/1962\/files\/imageloader_a530821b-105f-4c9d-bb59-7c01da983d18.jpg?v=1786131115","url":"https:\/\/mindsourcebooks.com\/products\/culturally-informed-therapy-for-schizophrenia","provider":"Mind Source Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}