Coping with IBS (CBT)

This is a program based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Program Sessions

Session 1: Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Session 2: Exploring mind-body connection

Session 3: Calming your mind

Session 4: How does stress affect IBS?

Session 5: Calming your body

Session 6: How do I deal with pain?

Session 7: Develop healthy eating habits

Session 8: Road towards optimal health

References

• Empirical support for a self-help treatment for IBS. Cognitive Therapy and Research — Hunt, M. G., Ertel, E., Coello, J. A., & Rodriguez, L. (2015), 39(2), 215-227.
• Mindfulness-based stress reduction improves irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms via specific aspects of mindfulness — Bruce D. Naliboff, Suzanne R. Smith, John G. Serpa, Kelsey T. Laird, Jean Stains, Lynn S. Connolly, Jennifer S. Labus, Kirsten Tillisch.
• A pilot feasibility study of an unguided, internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy program for irritable bowel syndrome — Jocelynn T. Owusu, Alice Sibelli, Rona Moss-Morris, Miranda A.L. van Tilburg, Rona L. Levy, Megan Ose.
• The menstrual cycle affects rectal sensitivity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome but not healthy volunteers — Houghton LA, et al. (2002). DOI: 10.1136/gut.50.4.471
• Characterization of IBS-like symptoms in patients with ulcerative colitis in clinical remission — H. Strid, L. Ohman, J. Svedlund, A. Bergstedt, M. Simren.