Psychological treatment of chronic illness: the biopsychosocial therapy approach

"Psychological Treatment of Chronic Illness: The Biopsychosocial Therapy Approach is unique in its focus on the experience of chronic Illness from both the patient's and the provider's perspective

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Main Author: Sperry, Len (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC American Psychological Assoc. 2006
Edition:1. ed.
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Online Access:Table of contents
Summary:"Psychological Treatment of Chronic Illness: The Biopsychosocial Therapy Approach is unique in its focus on the experience of chronic Illness from both the patient's and the provider's perspective
It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment plan. It also stresses the clinical value of tailoring the treatment process to a patient's personality, family, culture, and health dynamics
In addition, countertransference and other therapeutic relationship issues are addressed because they are more common and problematic in working with people who are chronically ill than they are with traditional psychotherapy clients
Physical Description:XV, 221 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:1591473543

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