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>