Overcoming Chronic Fatigue 3rd Edition: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques - Couverture souple

Burgess, Mary; Chalder, Prof Trudie

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ISBN 10 : 1408783533 ISBN 13 : 9781408783535

Editeur : Robinson, 2026

Synopsis

Break free from the crippling cycle of chronic fatigue

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À propos des auteurs

Dr Burgess, author of Overcoming Chronic Fatigue, has worked as a therapist in the area of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for more than ten years. She is both a clinician and a researcher, at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine in London. Much of her research has been into ways of bringing treatment to CFS patients who, because of their illness, have difficulty attending her clinics. She is currently working as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist at the School's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research and Treatment Unit.

Professor Chalder is the author of Overcoming Chronic Fatigue, along with Mary Burgess. She is currently Professor of CBT and Director of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research and Treatment Unit at King's College, London. She has worked as a researcher and clinician in the area of CFS in adults and children for about 19 years. She and her colleagues developed the CBT treatment of CFS, which has been evaluated in a number of clinical research trials with positive outcomes.

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Break free from the crippling cycle of chronic fatigue

This valuable self-help guide offers ways of improving long-lasting fatigue associated with a range of long-term conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome. Using recognised techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps to change coping strategies. The approach described helps people break the vicious circle of fatigue and for many results in a reduction in symptoms and disability.

This fully updated new edition provides:
· Understanding of the latest thought on homeostasis and achieving balance
· Guidance on how to improve sleep
· Practical strategies for balancing activity and rest
· Tips on setting and working towards targets that would improve your life
· Step-by-step advice on dealing with blocks to recovery
· Tools for coping with worry and stress
· Ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts
· Suggestions for how partners, relatives and friends can help


MARY BURGESS has worked as a cognitive behavioural therapist with patients with fatigue for thirty years. In addition to her clinical work, she has been engaged in research and development as well as clinical supervision and training of therapists. TRUDIE CHALDER is a professor of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy at King's College London. She has worked as a clinician and a researcher in the area of fatigue for about thirty-five years.


Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical.

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Series Editor: Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Robinson
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1408783533
• ISBN 13: 9781408783535
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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