ABSTRACT
The key focus of this book is on providing a better understanding of a range of different psychological or ‘talking therapies’ that are available to help with experiences of psychosis. The first chapter begins this process with an introduction that explores some of the terms, ideas, and principles that are behind this book. The concepts of ‘psychosis’ and ‘psychological therapy’ are introduced and discussed. This chapter goes on to provide an argument for why first-hand accounts of receiving therapy can be helpful for people making decisions about accessing therapies, but also presents some of the challenges that may come with hearing personal accounts of therapy. The chapter ends by considering how different people may benefit from reading this book.
