Managing tic and habit disorders : a cognitive psychophysiological approach with acceptance strategies / Kieron P. O'Connor, Marc E. Lavoie, Benjamin Schoendorff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Connor, Kieron Philip, author.

Lavoie, Marc E., author.

Schoendorff, Benjamin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tic disorders--Psychosomatic aspects.

Tic disorders.

Tic disorders--Treatment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (203 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Blackwell, 2017.

Summary:

"A pioneering guide for the management of tics and habit disorders, Managing Tic and Habit Disorders: A Cognitive Psychophysiological Approach with Acceptance Strategies is a complete client and therapist program for dealing with tics and habit disorders. Groundbreaking and evidence-based, it considers tics and habit disorders as part of the same spectrum and focuses on the personal processes that are activated prior to a tic and habit rather than the tic or habit itself. By drawing on acceptance and mindfulness strategies to achieve mental and physical flexibility in preparing action, individuals can release unnecessary tension, expend less effort and ultimately establish control over their tic or habit. The authors explain how to identify the contexts of thoughts, feelings and activities that precede tic or habit onset, understand how self-talk and language can trigger tic onset, and move beyond unhelpful ways of dealing with emotions - particularly in taking thoughts about emotions literally. They also explore how individuals can plan action more smoothly by drawing on existing skills and strengths, and overcome shame by becoming less self-critical and more self-compassionate. They conclude with material on maintaining gains, developing new goals, and creating a more confident and controlled lifestyle. Managing Tic and Habit Disorders is a thoughtful and timely guide for those suffering from this sometimes all-consuming disorder, and the professionals who set out to help them"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book investigates psychological treatment approaches to managing tic and habit disorders"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

List of Tables and Figures

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

About the Companion Website

Introduction

ACognitive-Behavioral Psychophysiological Model of Tension Buildup

Structureof the Program

Chapter 1: The Nature of Tics and Habits

Overview of the Nature of Tics and Habits

History

Idea of a Tourette or Tic and Habit Spectrum

Current Diagnostic Criteria of Tics and Habits

Nosology of the Gilles de la Tourette syndrome and tic disorders

Habit disorders and body focused repetitive behavior (BFRB)

Current Multidimensional Etiology of Tics and Habits

Prevalence, comorbidity, and behavioral problems

Neurological and physiological etiology

Etiology of developmental and behavioral neuroplasticity in tics and habits

Cognitive and behavioral etiology

Environmental and psychosocial etiology

Social Impact and Consequences

Sensitivity to judgment

Current Treatment Options

Pharmacological treatments

Managing tics and habits with the cognitive-behavioral approach

Chapter 2: Evaluation and Assessment

Evaluation and Assessment: What are Tics and Habits?

Evaluating the Severity of Tics and Habits and Their Impact on the Client's Life

Assessing Style of Planning and Thinking and Beliefs about Tics or Habits

Chapter 3: Motivation and Preparation for Change

Motivation: Ready to Change the Habit

Understanding the tic or habit-what makes an automated action into a habit?

Understanding it is possible to change

Feeling it is desirable to control the habit

Surmounting obstacles

Changing the habit gradually and in a person-centered way

Realistic expectations of the program

Knowing how to stay on track

Self-confidence in controlling the habit

Maintaining confidence.

Social support: Family, friends, or trusted other B.e.s.t. Buddy

Rewards

The Pros and Cons of Tics and Habits

and Setting Goals and How to Attain Them

Client's Perception of the Tic or Habit

Hidden hassles

Dealing with Stigma and Self-stigma

How to talk about the tic or habit

Thinking about tics and habits

Control: Micro- and Macro-control

Conscious control

The Contextual Nature of Tic or Habit Onset

Chapter 4: Developing Awareness

Choosing and Describing the Tic or Habit

How to choose a tic or habit unit

How to describe the tic or habit unit

Awareness of the Tic or Habit

Discovery of Seeing the Habit Differently

Discovery Exercises

Making a Video: Replaying and Watching the Video

Advice for filming the video

Advice for watching and replaying the video

Involving your B.e.s.t. Buddy in observation of your tic or habit

Special considerations for mental and sensory tics

Premonitory Signs

Daily Diary

Observing and recording the client's tic or habit

Choosing a convenient time period of activity

Roadblocks to self-monitoring

Benefits

Tic or Habit Variations

Tics or Habits in Context

Chapter 5: Identifying At-Risk Contexts

Identifying Variations in the Context of the Tics or Habits

Discovering High and Low Risk Situations or Activities

Evaluating the Situation or Activity

Linking High Risk Activities and Evaluations to Feelings and Thoughts and Assumptions

Chapter 6: Reducing Tension

Tension Before Ticking: How to Use Your Muscles

Conflicting Preparation Versus Coherent Preparation

Unhelpful Attempts at Self-management of Tics or Habits

Mindful Engagement

Mindfulness Exercises

Non-judgmental

Patience

Receptive mind

Trust

Non-striving

Mindfulness practice

mindful breathing

Mindful sensory focus.

Chapter 7: Increasing Flexibility

Discriminating Muscle Contractions

Rationale and Procedure for Discrimination Exercises

Discrimination with habits

Discrimination with complex tics

Phonic tics

Mental tics

Whole Body Muscle Control

Muscle Relaxation

Check the Breathing, Posture, and Flow During Movement

Breathe Better

Relaxation Exercises

Cycle 1

Cycle 2

Cycle 3

Cycle 4

Refocusing Sensations

Description of sensation/urge

Preventing the problem

Chapter 8: Addressing Styles of Planning Action

Style of Planning: Pulling Together Sensory, Emotional, and Motor Aspects of Ticking

Styles of Action

Behavioral Cost

Thoughts associated with Styles of Action: Perfectionism in Personal Standards and Personal Organization

Planning to do less

Chapter 9: Experiential Avoidance, Cognitive Fusion, and the Matrix

Experiential Avoidance and Cognitive Fusion

Improving Flow and Goal Directed Action Using the ACT Matrix

Discriminating Thoughts, Actions, and Experiences

Using the ACT Matrix to Work with Styles of Action

Chapter 10: Emotional Regulation and Overcoming the Habit-Shame Loop

The Habit-Shame Loop

Adaptive and Maladaptive Coping

Making friends with emotions: Identifying and naming emotions

Validating Emotion

Working with Self-talk

Relational Frame Theory

An RFT-inspired Link between Dysfunctional Thoughts and Tension

Chapter 11: Achieving Goals and Maintaining Gains

Maintaining the New Behavior

New tics or habits

Feedback

New Situations

Reward and Self-compassion

Relapse Prevention

Achieving Non-tic Goals

Finally

References

Author Index

Subject Index

EULA.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119167297

1119167299

9781119167280

1119167280

9781119167303

1119167302

OCLC:

1001338005