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Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms: A Five Areas Approach


Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms: A Five Areas Approach

Paperback by Williams, Christopher

Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms: A Five Areas Approach

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ISBN:
9781444138344
Publication Date:
26 Aug 2011
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:
Routledge
Pages:
320 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 22 May 2024
Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms: A Five Areas Approach

Description

Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms uses the proven and trusted five areas model of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing a range of medically unexplained symptoms, including chronic headaches, fatigue, dizziness, loss of sensation, weakness and numbness. Easy to use and practical, this CBT workbook: Presents the insights of award-winning authors who are experts in the field Contains therapeutic advice proven to work through years of research and practice Ensures patients success through specific plans leading to positive results Provides advice for friends and family of patients This book is designed for CBT practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and healthcare workers to share with their patients. A linked and completely free online support course is located at www.livinglifetothefull.com with additional resources at www.fiveareas.com

Contents

Understanding how people respond to symptoms: Introduction. Understanding how people respond to symptom. Your brain and body, and how these link to symptoms. Making changes: Five Areas Approach to improving things. Behaviors. Noticing and changing unhelpful thinking. Practical toolboxes: Overcoming reduced activity and avoidance. Practical problem solving. How to become more assertive. Healthy living. Illness, symptoms, and other people.

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