Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Treating Auditory Hallucinations

<p>This book draws on clinical research findings from the last three decades to offer a review of current psychological theories and therapeutic approaches to understanding and treating auditory hallucinations addressing key methodological issues that need to be considered in evaluating interventions.</p><p>Mark Hayward Clara Strauss and Simon McCarthy-Jones present a historical narrative on lessons learnt the evolution of evidence bases and an agenda for the future. The text also provides a critique of varying therapeutic techniques enabling practice and treatment decisions to be grounded in a balanced view of differing approaches. Chapters cover topics including: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>behavioural and coping approaches</li> <p> </p> <li>cognitive models of voice hearing</li> <p> </p> <li>the role of self-esteem and identity</li> <p> </p> <li>acceptance-based and mindfulness approaches</li> <p> </p> <li>interpersonal theory.</li> </ul><p>Psychological Approaches to Understanding and Treating Auditory Hallucinations brings together and evaluates diffuse literature in an accessible and objective manner making it a valuable resource for clinical researchers and postgraduate students. It will also be of significant interest to academic and clinical psychologists working within the field of psychotic experiences. </p>