CBT for IBS worksheet
By
HappierTherapy
Author bio
The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
Download Worksheet
What is the theory behind this CBT for ibs worksheet?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition of the digestive system. Generally, the symptoms can include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. The condition is often long-term. Though it is a physical problem, it has many underlying psychological causes.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help the clients in getting educated regarding the relationship between the gut and the brain regarding the problem of irritable bowel syndrome. Research has proved many benefits of psychotherapy on improvement in ibs symptoms.
How to use this worksheet?
To use this worksheet, read the educational part below. Then with the help of a pencil mark the parts of the body that are causing pain and write your thoughts in the given space. Keep a look out on the symptoms of IBS that you have understood after doing this worksheet.
