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Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis for Case Managers: Increasing Access to Services in a Community Mental Health Agency

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Douglas Turkington

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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is twofold: (a) to describe the adaptation of an evidence-based practice and, (b) using a dissemination framework, to describe the process of implementing the practice at a community mental health agency. Method: The authors describe the training concept and dissemination framework of implementing an emerging practice: high-yield cognitive behavioral techniques for psychosis, which is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. Results: Thirteen case managers who represented teams from across the agency delivered the adapted practice at a community mental health agency. Implementation required buy in from all stakeholders, communication across disciplines, persistence, and flexibility. Conclusions and Implications for Practice: It appears that the use of a dissemination framework that is grounded in the literature, yet flexible, eases the process of implementing an adapted practice. Further research focusing on the effectiveness of this approach, along with the impact of implementing a full spectrum of cognitive behavioral therapy services for individuals with persistent psychotic symptoms, based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, is indicated.


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Author(s): Montesano VL, Sivec HJ, Munetz MR, Pelton JR, Turkington D

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal

Year: 2014

Volume: 37

Issue: 1

Pages: 11-16

Print publication date: 01/03/2014

ISSN (print): 1095-158X

ISSN (electronic): 1559-3126

Publisher: American Psychological Association

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/prj0000037

DOI: 10.1037/prj0000037


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