This book represents an integration of the authors' clinical experiences and research, with a special emphasis on the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to the treatment of marital and family problems. It presents step-by-step detail for cognitive-behavioral techniques for managing bipolar disorder. The treatment described emphasizes the importance of educating patients in the therapeutic process, and provides a conceptual framework for the approach along with instructions for tailoring treatment to each patient's specific needs. Also, the literature illustrates how to equip clients with a range of practical skills for anticipating, preventing, and ameliorating the symptoms of depression, mania, and hypomania.
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