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This webinar was Session 3 of ISPS-US's series "Psychosocial Approaches to Negative Symptoms" read full course details here: https://isps-us.org/negative-symptoms/info.html Webinar Description Part 1: Kim Mueser, PhD – Social Skills Training for Negative Symptoms This presentation will begin with a definition of social skills, followed by the relationships between social skills, social functioning, and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The rudiments of social skills training (SST) for improving interpersonal skills will then be reviewed, followed by research on the effects of SST on improving social functioning and negative symptoms. Last, possible mechanisms through which SST may improve negative symptoms will be considered. Part 2: Ellen Inverso, PsyD – Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R) This session will introduce the core principles of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R), an evidence-based approach that is expressly formulated to address negative symptoms in the broader context of wellness and personal empowerment, even when effected individuals do not initiate “help” seeking or do not readily engage in treatment. CT-R employs Dr. Aaron T. Beck’s cognitive model to understand the whole person and outlines practical strategies and interventions that can be used in myriad treatment settings and be supported by multiple disciplines. This session will introduce the 5 steps of CT-R, including the concepts of the disconnected and adaptive modes, and will emphasize specific strategies for strengthening positive self-concept and building resilience. The Recovery Map will be introduced as a tool for developing a CT-R formulation and supporting recovery-oriented continuity of care.
Presenter Bios:
Ellen Inverso, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and internationally recognized expert in recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R). For more than a decade, Dr. Inverso has played a pivotal role in the development and dissemination of CT-R. Her work has spanned therapeutic settings, having created transformative programming for psychiatric inpatient units, residential programs, schools, community teams, and outpatient practices. Her work has had a significant impact on diverse populations, including adolescents and young adults, individuals experiencing extreme forms of self-injury, those transitioning from institutional settings to community living, and families navigating mental health challenges. Dr. Inverso is co-author of the book Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy for Serious Mental Health Conditions (2020), published by Guilford Press, alongside Dr. Aaron T. Beck and colleagues.
Kim T. Mueser, PhD, is Professor of Occupational Therapy and Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Senior Researcher at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. His research interests are on the development and evaluation of psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses, with a particular focus on improving social functioning. He has published numerous articles, books, and book chapters. He recently published: Mueser et al. (2024). Social Skills Training for Schizophrenia: A Step-by-Step Guide (Third ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
