I agree Alyssa, Cognitive Therapy is an excellent intervention for Tom. Schizophrenia is often treated using neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs, which Tom refuses to take. Those involve in Tom’s care must find alternative methods that can support/guide Tom to his baseline of healthy functioning. Cognitive Therapy sessions will provide Tom a controlled and safe environment to talk about his experiences and “fixed” beliefs. Working together, Tom and the therapist can develop a map or journal of what’s causing Tom’s psychotic experiences, and why they are recurring. The therapist will help Tom understand wat’s triggering these voices and support Tom to develop a confident or healthy relationship with his voices.
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