Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common and disabling condition characterised by fatigue, muscle pain, sleep disturbances and other physical and psychological symptoms that cause a considerable amount of distress and suffering. This book provides a practical guide for clinicians on how to treat chronic fatigue syndrome using cognitive behaviour therapy approaches. "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" attempts to make sense of the illness, and describes how cognitive behavioural therapy can help patients by working with their environment, emotions, and behaviour to improve their physical condition. Topics covered include: principles of cognitive behavioural therapy; assessing patients with chronic fatigue syndrome; helping patients with emotional issues and other maintenance factors; and, using cognitive behavioural therapy alongside other approaches. Aimed at practitioners, this book will provide essential guidance for cognitive behavioural therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other clinicians who work in this rapidly expanding field.

ISBN 0415436125   DEWEY edition DC22 ISBN13 9780415436120 (What's this?)   Pages 184 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Volumes 001 Imprint Routledge   Published in London Format Paperback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 12 Jul 2007   Width (mm) 156 Library of Congress RB150   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly DEWEY 616.8914

1		Understanding chronic fatigue syndrome from a cognitive behavioural perspective		1
2		Key elements of the cognitive behavioural approach		19
3		Assessing patients with chronic fatigue syndrome		30
4		Beginning therapy		51
5		Helping patients with emotional problems		71
6		Helping patients with other factors that may maintain the symptoms		87
7		Managing pain and other problems arising from chronic fatigue syndrome		95
8		Catherine's story		115
9		Using cognitive behavioural therapy alongside other approaches to chronic fatigue syndrome		126

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