Description
Diabetes and Wellbeing presents a range of effective psychological principles proven to positively impact the emotional wellbeing of individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes. The guide takes an explicitly CBT approach to motivate sufferers in essential self-care tasks.
- Written in a practical style, for those newly diagnosed with diabetes, individuals managing its challenges for many years, and healthcare professionals
- Reveals how the stress of daily diabetes management can affect an individual’s ability to stay motivated and engaged in essential self-care tasks that are vital for good health
- Presents proven techniques for improving emotional wellbeing
- First book to take an explicitly CBT approach to diabetes, simultaneously drawing on solution-focused behavioural therapy and mindfulness approaches
- Fills the gap information of this kind among healthcare professionals and individuals with diabetes
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements vi
1 Introduction 1
2 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Diabetes 11
3 Dealing with Diagnosis 23
4 Depression, Low Mood and Burnout 49
5 Managing Fear, Anxiety and Worry 80
6 Managing Food, Weight and Emotions 109
7 Diabetes and Relationships 152
8 Implementing Change 185
9 Managing Setbacks, Staying Solution-Focused and Embracing Mindfulness 205
10 Recommended Resources 218
Index 223
