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As both an academic and professional psychologist, my background is
somewhat unique. Most psychologists either opt for the research
route, where they study human behavior in the hope of generating
insightful theories, or they choose to work clinically with clients
and patients. The problems with these distinct pathways should seem
appar ent. In their academic role, research psychologists study and
gener ate numerous theories about people, both as individualsandas
social beings. However, while their conclusions may provide the
basis for therapeutic work, research psychologists are not
clinicians. Con versely, clinical psychologists and other
therapists are trained princi pally to work with clients and
patients. While many clinicians carry out research projects, their
time is mostly spent offering professional help to people. Although
both roles serve to advance the science and practice of psychology,
researchers in their ivory towers may find their abstract theories
and conclusions are inapplicable in the "real world," whereas
therapists might discover they work within pre scribed treatment
frameworks without questioning the limits of these approaches.
Because of my two professional roles, I have aimed to bridge this
gap. Here, I have combined my experiences of researching and treat
ing depression with the intentions of improving treatments and of
encouraging better communication between the two psychologies.
Kristina Downing-Orr Oxford, England V Acknowledgments Many people
provided the inspiration for this book, and I will be etemally
grateful for all their assistance."
As both an academic and professional psychologist, my background is
somewhat unique. Most psychologists either opt for the research
route, where they study human behavior in the hope of generating
insightful theories, or they choose to work clinically with clients
and patients. The problems with these distinct pathways should seem
appar ent. In their academic role, research psychologists study and
gener ate numerous theories about people, both as individualsandas
social beings. However, while their conclusions may provide the
basis for therapeutic work, research psychologists are not
clinicians. Con versely, clinical psychologists and other
therapists are trained princi pally to work with clients and
patients. While many clinicians carry out research projects, their
time is mostly spent offering professional help to people. Although
both roles serve to advance the science and practice of psychology,
researchers in their ivory towers may find their abstract theories
and conclusions are inapplicable in the "real world," whereas
therapists might discover they work within pre scribed treatment
frameworks without questioning the limits of these approaches.
Because of my two professional roles, I have aimed to bridge this
gap. Here, I have combined my experiences of researching and treat
ing depression with the intentions of improving treatments and of
encouraging better communication between the two psychologies.
Kristina Downing-Orr Oxford, England V Acknowledgments Many people
provided the inspiration for this book, and I will be etemally
grateful for all their assistance."
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a common condition that can last
for many years. It is a debilitating chronic illness which ruins
lives. Every waking moment becomes a physical, emotional and
cognitive struggle just to function on the most basic of levels.
The purpose of this book is to reassure sufferers and their
families that recovery is possible and that the illness is genuine.
It draws on the experiences of many sufferers of chronic fatigue
and on those of the author herself. Dr Kristina Downing-Orr, a
clinical psychologist, suffered severe chronic fatigue symptoms and
was compelled to research the cause of CFS and the cure herself
because she was offered so little help by the medical profession.
Her recovery was quick and lasting. In her book, Kristina reveals
the causes of chronic fatigue and offers an accessible,
scientifically valid, easy-to-achieve programme that will inspire
people with CFS to regain their health and restore their energy and
vitality. Chapters cover Kristina's own story, what chronic fatigue
really is, what causes it, diagnosis, a step-by-step self-treatment
programme, how to strengthen the body, and coping with stress and
resources.
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