Coping Better With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for CFS/ME
Bruce Fernie author Gabrielle Murphy author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:31st Dec '09
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- Hardback£130.00(9780367323530)
CFS/ME is a debilitating disorder which affects both physical and psychological functioning. It is also a poorly understood condition which was not widely accepted as a specific disorder until only a few years ago. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), in conjunction with other physical and medical therapies, is now generally accepted as the treatment of choice for people who are affected by CFS/ME. This book provides the perfect companion for patients to develop and apply new insights into overcoming some of their specific symptoms as well as coping with the syndrome, both during the course of their therapy and afterwards. It provides a helpful structure and framework for understanding CFS/ME and its effects as well as practical exercises to help address some of the symptoms that patients may experience.
'By working systematically through the exercises in the book, readers can expect to gain further insight into their condition as well as confidence in managing and overcoming it. They can do so in the knowledge that the ideas come from a sought-after clinical centre and are based on the most useful and modern approaches. The book is thoroughly practical, free from abstract and difficult-to-understand psychological terms or 'psychobabble'. It conveys the positive message that patients suffering from CFS/ME can enjoy better physical and mental health.'- From the Foreword by Professor Robert BorContents- Critical incidents, vulnerability factors and maintaining factors- Goal setting- Thoughts and feelings- Sleep- Activity- Energy capsules- Impact crosses- Challenging unhelpful patterns of thinking- Stress and anxiety- Core beliefs- Symptom mapping- Planning for setbacks- Medical perspective
ISBN: 9781855755376
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158 pages