Coping with Crohn's and Colitis: A Patient and Clinician's Guide to CBT for IBD

This practical guide provides patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies for coping with IBD, teaching skills such as relaxation training, physical activity, stress management, diet and nutrition, and medical treatment options. It emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and encourages readers to engage in behavioral experiments to reduce shame and stigma.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide offers valuable cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies to assist patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It provides a range of skills that can make managing Crohn's or colitis more manageable. The book begins by providing an overview of Crohn's and colitis, exploring the interplay between stress and the gut. It then offers practical strategies for relaxation training, physical activity, stress management, avoidance techniques, diet and nutrition, and medical treatment options.

Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and helps patients develop effective communication skills to navigate medical management, including the possibility of surgery, with minimal anxiety and appropriate risk-benefit assessment. Dr. Hunt challenges readers to engage in specific behavioral experiments aimed at reducing shame and stigma, supported by case illustrations and clinical vignettes.

This book serves as a valuable self-help resource or can be used in conjunction with practitioners during in-person therapy. It empowers patients with the tools they need to cope with the emotional and psychological challenges associated with IBD, promoting overall well-being and quality of life.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367523671