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Living with fibromyalgia

Psychological strategies for dealing with chronic pain

Product: Book

Trim size in cm: 14x22

Pages: 117

ISBN: 9788859016687

Publication date: 01/09/2018


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Fibromyalgia is a pathology characterised by chronic pain of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and periarticular tissues, often associated with sleep disorders and problems with concentration, anxiety and depression. Both biological and psychological factors contribute to its onset and an integrated therapeutic approach, involving various professional figures (psychiatrist, psychologist and rheumatologist) proves more effective for sufferers. This book offers the most up-to-date scientific information regarding the characteristics, causes and possible treatment of fibromyalgia and accompanies readers step by step in a psychological self-help programme that will help them more effectively deal with pain, significantly improving their quality of life.


PART I - Understanding Fibromyalgia


  1. What is fibromyalgia?

  2. Symptoms

  3. Diagnostic criteria

  4. Etiopathogenetic hypotheses

  5. Psychiatric comorbidity


PART II - The psychological aspects of fibromyalgia: a self-help programme

  1. Lifestyles: problems and solutions

  2. Assertiveness: recognising, validating and expressing your needs

  3. Worries, rumination and negative emotions: mindfulness and cognitive defusion

  4. Frequently asked questions



Eclipsi Psychology Books

In 2018, Eclipsi, a publishing house with more than 10 years of experience in the areas of psychology and cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy, joined the world of Erickson. Thanks to this choice, Erickson strengthens its presence and publications in the psychology and psychotherapy sector, taking advantage of the scientific advice of the Institute of Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy in Florence (IPSICO), a research and training institute active for over 20 years.

With the acquisition of the Eclipsi catalog, which is of unquestionable scientific importance, the Erickson catalog extends its proposals to all readers, with volumes of informative cut, and towards the community of professionals, with useful volumes for clinicians in therapeutic work. The general readers will find that the self-help titles present a clear and detailed picture of the symptoms and characteristics of the main psychological disorders and their related intervention possibilities. The professional readers will find valid tools and support for study, research and clinical activity.


Self-help books

Informational volumes, aimed at those who suffer from the psychological disorders talked about and their family members, to inform them about the most recent and scientifically valid forms of treatment that exist

Daniele Piacentini, Daniela Leveni, Paolo Michielin

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION

A COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY PROGRAM

Overcoming depression is difficult, but possible, often without the help of medication. Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy helps to modify the negative behavior and the modes of dysfunctional thinking that trigger and maintain it. With simple but precise language and through numerous examples and practical exercises, this self-help manual accompanies the reader step-by-step on a therapeutic path.

Gabriele Melli

BEAT YOUR OBSESSIONS

UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

This book illustrates in detail the characteristics and possibilities of treatment and proposes a cognitive behavioural therapy based self-help program. Designed for those affected by this problem and their families, it is also an excellent tool for professionals to use during psychotherapy treatments.

Antonella Montano, Sara Vitali

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

DEALING WITH COLITIS WITH COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

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.

Ciro Conversano and Laura Marchi

LIVING WITH FIBROMYALGIA

PSYCHOLOGICAL STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH CHRONIC PAIN

This book offers the most up-to-date scientific information regarding the characteristics, causes and possible treatment of fibromyalgia and accompanies readers step by step in a psychological self-help programme that will help them more effectively deal with pain, significantly improving their quality of life.

Giulia Calamai

SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE

UNDERSTANDING AND FACING ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION

This book is intended to provide recent information on the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and the main factors that contribute to increasing the vulnerability to it, as well as indications on the main treatments available.


Books for mental health professionals

Volumes in the psychological/psychiatric field, with particular attention to the cognitive and cognitive-behavior approach, aimed at professionals working in the field of mental health

Antonella Montano, Silvia Villani

MINDFULNESS PROGRAM “THE FLOWER INSIDE”

TEACHING CHILDREN TO MANAGE STRESS AND BE HAPPIER

A structured guide for the application of a program for teaching mindfulness meditation aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years. This program can be proposed as a training project at school or as an independent extra-scholastic activity.

Claudio Sica, Gabriele Melli

FUNDAMENTALS OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

CLINICAL MODELS AND INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES

The aim of this book is to provide those who approach the methodologies of cognitive behavioral therapy for the first time with a comprehensive overview of all models, and the strategies that derive from them, with particular attention to the implications of application and a wide range of practical examples.