About this item
A revolutionary approach to handling today's most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder. IBS is often linked to stress, but the vast majority of treatments focus only on restrictive diets. By contrast, this book addresses the emotional component of the disorder through new research based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It actually encourages people to change the way they think about the ailment and stop avoiding situations they fear might exacerbate their symptoms. Tested in a unique randomized controlled trial by the author - who is a clinical psychologist and scientist - this program, based on a solid scientific foundation, offers new hope for IBS sufferers hoping to reclaim their life.
About the Author
Melissa G. Hunt, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as the Associate Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the top clinical science training programs in the country. She is also a fellow and Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Her primary interest is in the development and dissemination of empirically supported psychological treatments for chronic health problems, especially GI disorders. She has a number of scientific publications on the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in peer-reviewed academic journals, and has presented at numerous conferences (in psychology, nursing, and gastroenterology) both on her academic work and in the context of workshops for clinicians. Professionally, she divides her time between teaching, supervision, research, and clinical practice. Personally, she lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, with whom she has the privilege of parenting three wonderful children. In her free time, she cooks, gardens, knits, reads trashy novels, plays with her therapy dog, does yoga and trains for triathlons.
