Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome - The Brain-Gut Connection (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Treatment Manuals for Practitioners
Release date:	2000
First published:	November 1999
Authors:	Brenda B. Toner • Zindel V. Segal • Shelagh D. Emmott • David Myran
Dimensions:	237 x 158 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	188
ISBN-13:	978-1-57230-135-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Gastroenterology Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy
LSN:	1-57230-135-X
Barcode:	9781572301351

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