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Introduction I. Theory 1. Essential Problems in Psychosis and Basic Definitions 2. Biological and Psychological Models of Psychosis 3. Psychosis: An Autobiographical Play Staged in the Real World 4. Disturbances of Figurative Language, Concrete Metaphors, and Delusional Identities II. Psychotherapy Technique 5. Treatment Overview and Patient Selection 6. Engaging the Patient 7. Eliciting the Patients Story 8. Discussing Reality with a Psychotic Person 9. Assessing Coping Strategies and Introducing Three Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) Models 10. Working CBTp and Psychodynamic Formulations 11. Working with Voices and Other CBTp Techniques 12. Challenging Delusions 13. Psychodynamic Interpretation of Psychotic Symptoms 14. The Case of Ariel 15. The Cases of Asha and Kasper III. Psychotherapy for Psychosis in the Public Sector 16. Current Clinical Conditions in Public Mental Health 17. A Template for Ambitious Psychotherapy in the Public Sector References Index
