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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452236503321

Autore

Safren Steven A

Titolo

Coping with chronic illness [[electronic resource] ] : a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach for adherence and depression workbook / / Steven A Safren, Jeffrey S. Gonzalez and Nafisseh Soroudi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2008

ISBN

0-19-024172-1

1-281-37473-3

9786611374730

0-19-804303-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (131 p.)

Collana

Treatments That Work

Altri autori (Persone)

GonzalezJeffrey S

SoroudiNafisseh

Disciplina

616.044

Soggetti

Chronic diseases - Psychological aspects

Chronically ill - Mental health

Chronically ill - Rehabilitation

People with disabilities - Psychology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Figures and Worksheets; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Overview of the Program; Chapter 3 Life-Steps; Chapter 4 Activity Scheduling; Chapter 5 Adaptive Thinking (Cognitive Restructuring): Part I; Chapter 6 Adaptive Thinking (Cognitive Restructuring): Part II; Chapter 7 Problem Solving; Chapter 8 Relaxation Training and Diaphragmatic Breathing; Chapter 9 Review, Maintenance, and Relapse Prevention; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

If you suffer from a chronic medical condition like cancer, HIV, diabetes, asthma, or hypertension, you know how hard it can be to perform all the self-care behaviors required of you, especially if you are also dealing with depression. Studies have shown that depressed individuls with chronic illness have a hard time keeping up with the behaviors necessary to manage their condition and improve their



health. The program outlined in this workbook can help you take better care of yourself while simultaneously relieving your depression. Designed to be used in conjunction with visits to a qualified