title: Cognitive Behavioural Relating Therapy (CBRT) for voice hearers: a case study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  There has been a recent focus on the interpersonal nature of the voice hearing experience, with studies showing that similar patterns of relating exist between voice hearer and voice as between voice hearer and social others. Two recent therapeutic approaches to voices, Cognitive Therapy for Command Hallucinations and Relating Therapy, have been developed to address patterns of relating and power imbalances between voice hearer and voice.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This paper presents a novel intervention that combines elements of these two therapies, named Cognitive Behavioural Relating Therapy (CBRT).
  
  
  METHODS
  The application of CBRT is illustrated through a clinical case study.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The clinical case study showed changes in patterns of relating, improved self-esteem and reductions in voice-related distress.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The outcomes provide preliminary support for the utility of CBRT when working with voice hearers.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Schizophrenia Research Institute, Darlinghurst, and South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Area Health Service, Australia.
authors.forename: Georgie
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Paulik
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hayward
authors.forename: Max
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Birchwood
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001242:Assertiveness; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006608:Hierarchy, Social; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012649:Self Concept