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. CBSST interweaves three evidence-based practices--cognitive-behavioral therapy, social skills training, and problem-solving training--and can be delivered in individual or group contexts. Highly user friendly, the manual includes provider scripts, teaching tools, and engaging exercises and activities. Reproducible consumer workbooks for each module include skills summaries and worksheets. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. Listed in SAMHSAs National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices

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. CBSST interweaves three evidence-based practices--cognitive-behavioral therapy, social skills training, and problem-solving training--and can be delivered in individual or group contexts. Highly user friendly, the manual includes provider scripts, teaching tools, and engaging exercises and activities. Reproducible consumer workbooks for each module include skills summaries and worksheets. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. Listed in SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices

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