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Changing Beliefs About Emotions in IBS: A Single Case Design.
1Royal Holloway University of London.
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
|November 9, 2018
Summary
This study found that addressing beliefs about emotional expression in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may help irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Participants reported reduced emotional suppression and improved quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Gastroenterology
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment may benefit from targeting unexpressed emotions.
- Beliefs about emotional unacceptability are linked to IBS symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop and test a cognitive behavioral intervention for IBS.
- Focus on beliefs and behaviors surrounding emotional expression in IBS patients.
Main Methods:
- Five group cognitive behavioral therapy sessions.
- Four participants with IBS.
- Bi-weekly questionnaires and a group interview.
- AB design methodology.
Main Results:
- Participants showed decreased beliefs about emotional unacceptability and reduced emotional suppression.
- Affective distress and quality of life improved post-intervention for most participants.
- Qualitative data indicated perceived benefits from sharing emotions.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive behavioral interventions can target emotional expression beliefs in IBS.
- Improvements in beliefs and behaviors may precede symptom improvement in IBS treatment.
- Emotional suppression and beliefs about emotions are potential therapeutic targets for IBS.
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