Alexithymia

This intriguing volume presents the most contemporary views on the conceptualization and treatment of somatoform disorders and related conditions from experts in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. It does so with respect to both perspectives, without advocating for either approach. By presenting expert views from diverse perspectives, the book raises, what is a central point in most of the chapters, that emotion, its processing and regulation, is a cornerstone of these disorders.

This intriguing volume presents the most contemporary views on the conceptualization and treatment of somatoform disorders and related conditions from experts in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. It does so with respect to both perspectives, without advocating for either approach. By presenting expert views from diverse perspectives, the book raises, what is a central point in most of the chapters, that emotion, its processing and regulation, is a cornerstone of these disorders.

The focus of this book is on providing a review of sexual abuse, physical abuse. Chapters describe the biological systems most closely involved in regulating stress responses; review existing literature on the psychobiological consequences of child and adult sexual abuse; discuss limitations of existing data; introduce a conceptual framework for understanding sexual abuse as it relates to future mental and physical health.

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An update to this best-selling treatment program for domestic violence abusers.