Using perceptual control theory and the method of levels to work with people who experience psychosis.
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Abstract This paper provides an overview of perceptual control theory (PCT) in relation to understanding severe and enduring mental health problems. The core principles of control and conflict are reviewed in relation to understanding the experiences associated with psychotic disorders. The therapeutic application of PCT known as the Method of Levels (MOL) is described and an overview of how this might be a useful approach to use with people experiencing psychosis is provided. The benefits and difficulties of using MOL to work with people experiencing psychosis are described including case illustrations of preliminary work based on the application of MOL in clinical practice. It is concluded that PCT is a useful framework for understanding severe and enduring mental health problems and there are potential benefits in using MOL as a therapeutic intervention. Further research examining the effectiveness and feasibility of MOL as a specific treatment for psychosis is recommended.
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“Method of Levels (MOL) (Carey, 2006), a therapeutic application of our theoretical approach, shows evidence of promise across mental health settings (Tai, 2009, 2016; Bird et al., 2013; Carey et al., 2013; Griffiths et al., 2019a,b; Grzegrzolka et al., 2019).”
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- Tai, S. J.
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- University of Manchester (GB)
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- Tai, Sara J.
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- Tai, Sara J.
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- The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
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- Cambridge University Press (CUP)
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- 2009-09
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- 227-242
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- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Keywords
- perceptual control theory, psychosis, severe and persistent mental illness, therapeutic interventions, clinical practice
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