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Dealing with colitis with cognitive behavioral therapy
Product: Book
Trim size in cm: 14x22
ISBN: 978-88-590-1611-3
Publication date: 01/05/2018
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Irritable bowel syndrome, better know as “colitis” or “spastic colon”, is a widespread disorder, characterized primarily by abdominal pain and changes in intestinal function, which significantly compromises the quality of life of those suffering from it. Pharmacological treatments have shown limited efficacy and numerous studies have highlighted the decisive role of psychosocial factors in the origin and maintenance of the disorder.
With simple but scientific language, illustrative examples and numerous exercises, this self-help manual accompanies the reader step-by-step on a path aimed at modifying behaviors and styles of thought that feed the problem, as well as managing the stress and difficulties caused by gastrointestinal symptoms.
PART I
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Chapter 1 - What is irritable bowel syndrome?
Chapter 2 - What are the underlying causes of this disorder?
Chapter 3 - How to recognize and differentiate irritable bowel syndrome from ulcerative rectocolitis and Chron's disease
Chapter 4 - Psychodiagnostic evaluation
Chapter 5 - The cognitive conceptualization of irritable bowel syndrome
PART II
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: STRATEGIES FOR TREATMENT
Chapter 6 - Psychoeducation of the patient
Chapter 7 - Discontinuing the vicious cycle of irritable bowel syndrome
Chapter 8 - The therapy relationship
Chapter 9 - Cognitive restructuring of the most feared catastrophic outcomes of gastrointestinal sensations and deep beliefs
Chapter 10 – Graduated in vivo exposure in irritable bowel syndrome
PART III
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: RELAPSE PREVENTION
Chapter 11 – Prevention of relapses
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