Περιγραφή
This playful and practical handbook presents one of the first clinically tested treatment protocols for Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) in young children. Created and tested by Dr. Nancy Zucker with support from the National Institutes of Health, this intervention teaches children to become “FBI agents” (Feeling and Body Investigators) – detectives who investigate and learn to manage their symptoms. Kids develop a newfound trust in their bodies by using strategies that transform fear and confusion into curiosity and humor. This clinical manual provides a detailed step-by-step guide to treatment, including session plans, worksheets and activities, and is supplemented by diagrams, excerpts from case dialogues, references and cartoons. Downloadable full color materials are available online to print and use in individual or group sessions. Offering an effective and fun approach firmly rooted in science, this manual guides clinicians in implementing FBI in their own practices, enabling more children to access this novel treatment.
- Offers a playful approach to treat childhood pain that is easy to understand and fun to implement, featuring session by session guides to support any mental or physical health provider as they implement this intervention in a variety of healthcare settings
- The first treatment for functional abdominal pain developmentally tailored to the emotional needs and learning style of young children, providing access to charming and beautiful materials that are not only suitable for pain management, but also help children learn how amazingly smart their bodies are
- Comprises three resources in one book: the science behind functional abdominal pain in children, a session-by-session treatment manual, and a full workbook and worksheets for implementation. This 3-part design allows professionals to dive in at the level of their interest or time constraints
