Main 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

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