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Behavioral Interventions, Treatment Compliance, and Relapse Prevention (IN: Cognitive Therapy of Suicidal Behavior: a Manual for Treatment, by A Freeman & M A Reinecke)
Freeman A~~Reinecke M A
Behavioural strategies & techniques for working with suicidal patients are described. They include: activity scheduling, mastery & pleasure ratings, graded task assignments, behavioural rehearsal, social skills & assertiveness training, bibliotherapy, in vivo exposure, & relaxation, meditation & breathing exercises. Strategies to overcome treatment noncompliance are presented. A model for relapse prevention is outlined. The necessity of planning for therapy termination is discussed.