This report describes the development and pilot administration
of an intervention designed to provide the necessary
skills for older patients with schizophrenia to
manage their illness and improve their functioning. We
sought to integrate two well-established, empirically
validated interventions. Although our preliminary findings
are limited, patients reported that they found a variety
of components helpful. This feedback suggests that
future evaluations of this intervention hold promise. In
addition, the high levels of participation and compliance
with homework suggest that participants were able
to engage effectively in these exercises.