Clinician’s Guide to Functional Neurological Disorder

<p>This manual for clinicians presents a ground-breaking, accessible and unifying new model for understanding functional neurological disorder (FND) that bridges the gap between theoretical FND-specific models and the more practical, but non-FND-specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) models. Grounded in psychology, the Pressure Cooker Model provides a clear metaphor for FND, focusing on intra-individual and inter-individual cognitive, emotional and behavioural processes. Developed based on years of clinical experience in the field, it is applicable to the assessment and treatment of every type of FND. </p><p>Viewed as a systemic condition with unique psychosocial features, the book will describe the rationale for radically transforming FND recovery by providing a treatment model that aims to resolve emotion dysregulation processes and repair relationships between the person and the system. It uses a unifying framework to guide the steps of intervention and can be adapted for work in a multidisciplinary team context to facilitate communication between disciplines. Enriched with case studies and research data, the book also highlights a plethora of clinical tools and strategies based on the Pressure Cooker Model, as well as contextualising its position alongside CBT models. </p><p>This manual is instrumental in educating and treating people with FND. It offers essential guidance for neuropsychologists, neuropsychiatrists and other health professionals, as well as students in these fields.</p> <p>1. The Rationale for Developing the Pressure Cooker Model to understand FND. 2. Evidence-Based data for the Pressure Cooker Model. 3. The Principles of the Pressure Cooker Model. 4. Using the Pressure Cooker Model in the Clinic: Tools, Strategies and Practical Advice. 5. Clinical Applications of the Pressure Cooker Model: Case Studies. 6. Pressure Cooker Model Adaptations for different populations with FND. 7. Pressure Cooker Model Complex Case Discussions. 8. Using the Pressure Cooker Model alongside CBT models. <em>References. Index.</em></p>