Coping Better With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for CFS/ME (Karnac Self Help Series) [Paperback]

Bruce Fernie (Author), Gabrielle Murphy (Author), Robert Bor (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2009 | ISBN-10: 1855755378 | ISBN-13: 978-1855755376

CFS/ME is a debilitating disorder which affects both physical and psychological functioning. It is also a poorly understood condition which was not widely accepted as a specific disorder until only a few years ago. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), in conjunction with other physical and medical therapies, is now generally accepted as the treatment of choice for people who are affected by CFS/ME. This book provides the perfect companion for patients to develop and apply new insights into overcoming some of their specific symptoms as well as coping with the syndrome, both during the course of their therapy and afterwards. It provides a helpful structure and framework for understanding CFS/ME and its effects as well as practical exercises to help address some of the symptoms that patients may experience.

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About the Author

Bruce Fernie is a chartered counseling psychologist and Therapy Lead at the Fatigue Service at the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust. He also works as a psychologist for CASCAID, an HIV mental health service within South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. He has worked in CFS/ME for four years in which he has coordinated the development of, and co-facilitated, the evidence-based group programs designed to help those diagnosed with CFS/ME. He also heads the team of psychologists in the Fatigue Service, conducting individual Cognitive Behavior Therapy for patients with a diagnosis of CFS/ME. As well as CFS/ME, his research interests lie in procrastination, metacognition and Self-Regulatory Executive Function theory.

Gabrielle Murphy is a physician working in the Fatigue Service at the Royal Free Hospital where she is the Clinical Lead. She also works in the Department of HIV medicine. Her interests include medically unexplained symptoms and finding the explanation. Gabrielle is actively involved in local and national organizations promoting access to CFS/ME services and ongoing research.

Robert Bor

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Karnac Books (October 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855755378
• ISBN-13: 978-1855755376
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,284,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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