Description
Book SynopsisMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that affects more than 400,000 people in the United States. In addition to the physical challenges it poses, MS can have negative emotional effects. Depression, anxiety and stress are common among patients with MS. This therapist guide provides instruction for delivering treatment to individuals with MS who are experiencing stress and depressed mood. The stress and mood management program described has been developed over more than ten years of research and clinical trials. The treatment is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and is divided into two parts. Part I incorporates standard behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring techniques while Part II consists of optional modules designed to address specific problems that are common among MS patients. These include problems in social functioning and management of symptoms like fatigue, pain and cognitive impairment. A module on self-injection anxiety is a uniq
Trade ReviewListed in Reference & Research Book News May 2010 issue
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introductory Information for Therapists Chapter 2: Assessment Part I Core Treatment Chapters Chapter 3: Introduction to Stress and Mood Management Chapter 4: Developing Goals Chapter 5: Positive Activities Chapter 6: Identifying and Evaluating Unhelpful Thoughts Chapter 7: Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts Chapter 8: Social Support Part II Optional Treatment Modules Module 1: Communication and Assertiveness Module 2: Fatigue and Energy Conservation Module 3: Reducing Anxiety and Worry Module 4: Relaxation Module 5: Pain Management Module 6: Planning and Organization Module 7: Self-Injection Anxiety Counseling (SIAC) Module 8: Ending Treatment and Maintaining Gains
