Description
Book SynopsisThis book offers the speech and language therapist studying or working in the field of psychogenic voice disorders a comprehensive understanding of how they present, a classification system and guidance on assessment and treatment.
Trade Review"This text is value for money, easy to dip into and a comprehensive resource for any level of experience.... Its style is accessible and it is widely referenced with an invaluable summary at the end of each chapter." (
Speech & Language Therapy in Practice, Summer 2009)
"This book fleshes out areas which have been ignored and malnourished in the understanding and treatment of voice." (Doody's Health Services)
Table of ContentsAbout the Authors ix
Foreword xi
Foreword xiii
Preface xv
Acknowledgements xvii
1 Psychogenic Voice Disorders – A New Model 1
2 Introducing the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Model 31
3 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Essential Assessment Principles and Therapist Skills 39
4 Assessment of Voice and Personal History 57
5 Symptomatic Voice Therapy Approaches 89
6 Assessing Anxiety in Voice Patients 105
7 Treating Anxiety in Voice Patients 119
8 Treating Lowered Mood in Voice Patients 139
9 Psychological Disorders: Deciding When Not to Treat 157
10 Case Studies 175
References 207
Index 213
