One of the main features of schizophrenia is its impact on reducing the
psychosocial functioning of the individual, including self-care skills and all other
skills needed for an independent and competent life style, quality of social
relationships and family life, and occupational performance (Ursano et al., 2004).
Antipsychotic medication is currently the base of treatment for schizophrenia,
significantly reducing the severity of positive symptoms (Lieberman, 2005).
However, this medication has a very poor effect on the reduction of negative
symptoms, cognitive impairment and the overall functioning of the individual. The
inclusion of psychosocial interventions in the treatment of people with
schizophrenia is increasingly common and plays a key role in the recovery of the
individual’s social functioning (Kopelowicz & Liberman, 2004).