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
Indice testuale
Understanding how people respond to symptoms Introduction Understanding how people respond to symptoms 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
