Coping with Crohn's and Colitis: A Patient and Clinician's Guide to CBT for IBD

ISBN-13: 9780367523671 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 178 str.

Melissa G. Hunt

Opis

This practical guide provides patients who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies for coping with IBD. It teaches a number of skills that can make coping with Crohn’s or colitis easier.

Spis treści

Introduction: How to Use this Book 1. Understanding Crohn’s and Colitis 2. Stress and the Gut 3. Turn it Off or Burn it Off – Relaxation Training and Physical Activity 4. The Cognitive Model of Stress Management 5. Applying the Cognitive Model to GI Symptoms 6. Test It Out! Behavioral Experiments 7. Eliminating Avoidance 8. Diet, Nutrition and Healthy Choices 9. Managing Anxiety about Drugs and Surgery 10. What if I Need an Ostomy!? 11. Summary and Review

O autorze

Melissa G. Hunt is a psychologist, therapist and clinical scientist who specializes in helping folks with chronic GI disorders reclaim their lives.