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Record Nr.

UNINA9910453278003321

Titolo

Managing Tourette syndrome [[electronic resource] ] : a behavioral intervention for children and adults : adult workbook / / by Douglas W. Woods ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Oxford University Press, c2008

ISBN

0-19-027538-3

1-281-86830-2

9786611868307

0-19-971228-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (81 p.)

Collana

Treatments that work

Altri autori (Persone)

WoodsDouglas W. <1971->

Disciplina

616.83

Soggetti

Tourette syndrome - Treatment

Tic disorders - Treatment

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Chapter 1 Overview; Chapter 2 Session 1; Chapter 3 Session 2; Chapter 4 Remaining Sessions; Chapter 5 Relaxation Training; Chapter 6 Relapse Prevention; Appendix of Forms; Appendix of Resources

Sommario/riassunto

If you suffer from Tourette Syndrome (TS), or any other chronic motor or vocal tic disorder, you know how difficult it can be to manage your symptoms. You may be taking medication or working with a medical doctor to control your tics. If you are seeking an alternative or adjunctive treatment, you may wish to try the scientifically proven behavior therapy program described in this workbook. Behavior therapy can teach you skills for effectively managing your tics. Designed to be used in conjunction with visits to a qualified mental health professional, this workbook outlines an 11-session treatm