Presents a brief cognitive-behavioural treatment approach that is suitable for use with individuals or groups. Delineating a clear medical rationale, the authors help clinicians reduce clients stigma of IBS and overcome resistence to treatment.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, causing pain, discomfort and embarrassment to millions. While medically based treatments have demonstrated only limited effectiveness, recent research strongly supports the role of psychosocial factors in both symptom expression and symptom control. This book presents a brief cognitive-behavioural treatment approach that is suitable for use with individuals or groups. Delineating a clear medical rationale, the authors help clinicians both to reduce the stigma associated with IBS and to overcome client resistance to psychological treatment.

Part I: Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Cognitive- Behavioral Treatment for IBS. Considerations of Stigma and Gender Role in Treating IBS. Part II: Assessment. Cognitive -Behavioral Group Therapy for IBS: Overview and Initial Session. Key Themes and Skills in the Treatment of IBS. Additional Session Themes Related to Coping with IBS. Final Session. Conclusion. Appendices: Functional Bowel Disorders Diary Form

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