Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Brain-Gut Connection Contributor(s): Toner, Brenda B. (Author), Segal, Zindel (Author), Emmott, Shelagh D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 157230135X ISBN-13: 9781572301351 Publisher: Guilford Publications
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: November 1999 Annotation: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, causing pain, discomfort, and embarrassment to millions. While medically based treatments have demonstrated only limited effectiveness, recent research strongly supports the role of psychosocial factors in both symptom expression and symptom control. This book presents a brief cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that is suitable for use with individuals or groups. Delineating a clear medical rationale, the authors help clinicians both to reduce the stigma associated with IBS and to overcome client resistance to psychological treatment. Effective techniques are outlined for helping clients manage anxiety, anger, and shame; enhance their self-efficacy and stress management skills; and alleviate gastrointestinal distress. Session-by-session guidelines are illuminated by such useful features as sample therapist-client dialogues, lists of important points to cover, troubleshooting tips, and examples of recommended handouts and forms. Also covered in depth are treatment issues specific to women. Click for more in this series: Treatment Manuals for Practitioners |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior |
Dewey: 616.342 |
LCCN: 99-042921 |
Series: Treatment Manuals for Practitioners |
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.3" W x 9.34" L (0.96 lbs) 188 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Index |
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Publisher Description: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, causing pain, discomfort, and embarrassment to millions. While medically based treatments have demonstrated only limited effectiveness, recent research strongly supports the role of psychosocial factors in both symptom expression and symptom control. This book presents a brief cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that is suitable for use with individuals or groups. Delineating a clear medical rationale, the authors help clinicians both to reduce the stigma associated with IBS and to overcome client resistance to psychological treatment. Effective techniques are outlined for helping clients manage anxiety, anger, and shame; enhance their self-efficacy and stress management skills; and alleviate gastrointestinal distress. Session-by-session guidelines are illuminated by such useful features as sample therapist-client dialogues, lists of important points to cover, troubleshooting tips, and examples of recommended handouts and forms. Also covered in depth are treatment issues specific to women. |
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