Cognitive-Behavioral Management of Tic Disorders
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Beschreibung
Tics affect more than 10% of the population, and can be anunpleasant and disruptive problem. They include chronic ticdisorder, Tourette?s syndrome and habit disorders such as hairpulling, nail biting and scratching. Treatment is either bymedication (without convincing evidence) or psychological means.Before the introduction of habit reversal psychologists had no realalternatives to offer, and even this method lacks evidence for itsefficacy and is not widely used. Illustrated throughout with casestudy examples and containing detailed guidelines for patient andtherapist on the use of CBT, this book provides a comprehensivereview of what is known about the occurrence and diagnosis of tics.Kieron O'Connor explores the various theories currently availableto explain the causes and progression of these disorders, anddiscusses the assessment and treatment options available. Finallyhe takes the most widely accepted psychological therapy ? cognitivebehaviour therapy - and applies it for the first time to thetreatment of tics.
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Kieron O'Connor
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