Severe pain, debilitating fatigue, sleep disruption, severe
gastrointestinal distress – these hallmarks of chronic illness
complicate treatment as surely as they disrupt patients’ lives, in
no small part because of the overlap between biological pathology and
resulting psychological distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for
Chronic Illness and Disability cuts across formal diagnostic
categories to apply proven therapeutic techniques to potentially
devastating conditions, from first assessment to end of treatment.
Four extended clinical case examples of patients with chronic fatigue,
rheumatoid arthritis, inoperable cancer, and Crohn’s disease are
used throughout the book to demonstrate how cognitive-behavioral
interventions can be used to effectively address ongoing medical
stressors and their attendant depression, anxiety, and quality-of-life
concerns. At the same time, they highlight specific patient and
therapist challenges commonly associated with chronic conditions. From
implementing core CBT strategies to ensuring medication compliance,
Renee Taylor offers professionals insights for synthesizing
therapeutic knowledge with practical understanding of chronic disease.
Her nuanced client portraits also show how individual patients can
vary—even within themselves. This book offers clinicians invaluable
help with - Conceptualizing patient problems - Developing the
therapeutic relationship - Pacing of therapy - Cognitive restructuring
- Behavioral modification - Problem solving - Fostering coping and
adapting skills Taylor’s coverage is both clean and hands-on, with
helpful assessments and therapy worksheets for quick reference.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Illness and Disability gives
practitioners of CBT new insights into this population and provides
newerpractitioners with vital tools and tactics. All therapists will
benefit as their clients can gain new confidence and regain control of
their lives.
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ISBN
9780387253107
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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