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The Effects Of Emotional Awareness And Expression Training And Relaxation Training For People With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized Trial, Elyse Thakur
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THE EFFECTS OF EMOTIONAL AWARENESS AND EXPRESSION TRAINING AND RELAXATION TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL
by
ELYSE R. THAKUR
August 2015
Advisor: Dr. Mark A. Lumley
Major: Psychology (Clinical)
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Irritable bowel syndrome has historically been considered a “functional” or “medically unexplained” disorder, characterized by abdominal discomfort and altered bowel habits. However, many facets of the disorder remain unclear and symptoms are often variable, which make it difficult to find successful treatments. A history of trauma, stressful life events, and intrapsychic conflict is common among people with IBS, as is the …