Cognitive-behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Cognitive-behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 157230135X
ISBN-13 : 9781572301351
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Book Synopsis Cognitive-behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by : Brenda B. Toner

Download or read book Cognitive-behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome written by Brenda B. Toner and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting empirically tested and successful treatment programs for specific psychological disorders, each manual in this series targets problems and presents step-by-step treatment protocols that are easily implemented in practice.This book presents a brief cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that is suitable for use with individuals or groups suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). 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.


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