Eric L. Granholm, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego and Director of the Center of Recovery Education at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. Dr. Granholm is an active basic and clinical researcher in the areas of social skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis, mobile assessments and interventions, and cognitive neuropsychology in consumers with schizophrenia. He has conducted five federally-funded clinical trials of CBSST for schizophrenia, has over 100 publications, and has been an investigator on over 20 grants to study psychosocial interventions, neurocognition, and functional outcome in schizophrenia. John R. McQuaid, PhD, is Associate Chief of Mental Health at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. McQuaid's clinical and research expertise is in the development and use of cognitive-behavioral interventions for psychiatric disorders and health management issues. He has over 60 publications and has served as an investigator or consultant on more than 15 grants in the areas of stress, psychopathology, and psychosocial treatment for psychiatric disorders and behavioral health. Jason L. Holden, PhD, is a Research Health Scientist and Project Manager at the Veterans Medical Research Foundation and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System. He has been providing clinical services to individuals with psychosis for over 10 years, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, social skills training, and other evidence-based practices. Dr. Holden was a co-investigator on two CBSST clinical trials, a CBSST therapist in these trials, and a supervisor and trainer of other CBSST providers. His research also focuses on ecological momentary assessments and interventions using mobile technology in serious mental illness.

I. Background, Research Evidence, and Implementation 1. Improving Functioning in Schizophrenia 2. CBSST as an Evidence-Based Practice 3. Getting Started 4. Assessment: Measuring Effects of CBSST II. Practical Guide 5. Introduction and Goal-Setting Session 6. Cognitive Skills Module 7. Social Skills Module 8. Problem-Solving Skills Module 9. Special Populations III. CBSST Consumer Workbooks Cognitive Skills Module Session 1: Introduction and Goal Setting Session 2: The Thoughts-Feelings-Behaviors Link Session 3: The 3 C's-Catch It, Check It, Change It Session 4: The 3 C's-Check It Session 5: The 3 C's-Change It Session 6: 3 C's Practice Social Skills Module Session 1: Introduction and Goal Setting Session 2: Communicate Effectively to Achieve Our Goals Session 3: Expressing Pleasant Feelings Session 4: Making Positive Requests Session 5: Asking for Help with Your Goals Session 6: Expressing Unpleasant Feelings Problem-Solving Skills Module Session 1: Introduction and Goal Setting Session 2: Introduction to SCALE Session 3: Specify the Problem Session 4: Consider All Solutions Session 5: Lay Out a Plan Session 6: Solving Problems Related to Goals Appendix A. Assessment Measures Appendix B. Games to Engage and Teach Appendix C. Additional Handouts and Materials References Index

This unique manual presents cognitive-behavioral social skills training (CBSST), a step-by-step, empirically supported intervention that helps clients with schizophrenia achieve recovery goals related to living, learning, working, and socializing.