Psychosomatics: The Uses of Psychotherapy

ISBN-13: 9780333946510 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 296 str.

Peter Shoenberg; Ann Scott

Opis

The mind and body are in constant interaction, and it is increasingly recognized that any true understanding of illness must take this psychosomatic dimension into account. This timely book looks at psychosomatics and psychosomatic medicine (the treatment and understanding of physical illnesses where psychological factors are significantly involved). It gives clinical descriptions of the main psychosomatic disorders and reviews psychotherapeutic approaches to treatment. Clearly set out and accessibly written, it will be essential reading for qualified and trainee counsellors, psychotherapists and doctors.

Spis treści

Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Introduction.- Historical Outline of Psychosomatic Medicine.- The Scope for Psychotherapy in Psychosomatic Disorders: Psychotherapeutic Technique.- The Effects of Stress.- Somatization: the Somatoform Disorders.- The Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.- Obesity.- Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Skin Disorders.- Cardiovascular Disorders.- Respiratory Disorders.- Musculoskeletal Disorders.- Headache.- Psychosomatic Aspects of Gynaecology.- Psychosomatic Approaches to Cancer.- Developing a Psychosomatic Imagination.- Conclusion.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Index.

O autorze

DR PETER SHOENBERG is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy at Camden Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Service (formerly the University College London Hospital and the Royal Free Departments of Psychotherapy). He is the author of many journal articles and chapters on psychosomatic disorders.

Blurb

The role of stress in the development of certain medical illnesses is increasingly recognised and there is a growing need to find effective psychological treatments that can address this factor in physical illness.

This text considers the ways in which stressful situations can interact with individuals to cause bodily changes that result in illness or physical symptoms. Accessible and fully up-to-date, this engaging text offers, in particular:

• An analysis of neuroscientific bases for understanding psycho somatic reactions
• Full clinical accounts of disorders, including telling case study material
• An original approach to understanding mind-body medicine
• A clear account of the development of psychoanalytic approaches to this complex field

Trainees and practitioners in counselling, psychotherapy, healthcare and medicine will find this a fascinating text that both deepens their understanding and enriches their practice.