Psychotherapy for Neuropsychological Challenges

This book is a unique and timely addition to the literature for it provides approaches for dealing with the cognitive and emotional consequences of common neurological diseases. There is growing awareness of the impact that psychological factors and the treatment of those factors have on the disease process itself. The attitude of mind and therapeutic strategies described in the book are informed by mindfulness-based acceptance and intervention approaches that are gaining increasing recognition. This work is the first to offer clinicians help with addressing the psychological aspects of severe neurological disorders.

About the Author

Albert S. Aniskiewicz, Ph.D., ABPP is professor of psychiatry and neurology at Michigan State University. He is a diplomate in clinical psychology with the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a diplomate in assessment psychology with the American Board of Assessment Psychology. He is a fellow with the Academy of Clinical Psychology.