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. Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: Clinician Guide 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. Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia 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.

About the Author
Amy Weisman de Mamani is a Professor at the University of Miami and a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Merranda McLaughlin, Olivia Altamirano, Daisy Lopez, and Salman Shaheen Ahmad are Predoctoral Clinical Psychology graduate students, working under the guidance of Dr. Amy Weisman de Mamani.

Reviews
Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Family-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Approach by Weisman de Mamani et al. is a must read for clinicians, researchers and graduate students. For years, schizophrenia treatment has not paid adequate attention to cultural, religious and ethnic issues. Those days are over! This should be required reading for anyone who wants to work in this field." * David L. Penn, PhD, Linda Wagner Martin Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Australian Catholic University *
This book is a gem. Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia provides the keys to unlocking the healing power of families to help a loved one with schizophrenia. In an easy to use, step-by-step manual, supplemented with accessible handouts and worksheets for family members, the clinicians are guided in establishing a collaborative relationship with families aimed at improving the collective health and well-being of all members-a 'must read' for all clinicians working with individuals who have serious mental illness." * Kim T. Mueser, PhD, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Professor of Occupational Therapy and Psychological & Brain Sciences, Boston University *



Book Information
ISBN 9780197500644
Author Amy Weisman de Mamani
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 363g
Dimensions(mm) 175mm * 249mm * 13mm