Considering psychosomatics Shoenberg offers clinical descriptions of the main psychosomatic disorders and reviews psychotherapeutic approaches to treatment. Clearly set out and accessibly written, it will be essential reading for qualified and trainee counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists as well as physicians.

'an excellent resource and guide for psychotherapists and counsellors who have the challenging task of helping patients with somatic disorders in which emotions play a significant role.' – Graeme J. Taylor, MD MRCPsych, FRCPC, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Toront, Canada
 
'a succinct summary of psychotherapeutic thinking on this important subject.' – Andrew Elder, FRCGP, Hon. Consultant in General Practice and Primary Care, Tavistock Centre, London
 
'This highly readable and informative text bridges the gap between health practitioners and psychotherapists caring for patients with medical and psychosomatic conditions.' Gary Rodin, MD, Head, Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, University of Toronto, Canada

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Historical Outline of Psychosomatic Medicine
The Scope for Psychotherapy in Psychosomatic Disorders: Psychotherapeutic Technique
The Effects of Stress
Somatization: the Somatoform Disorders
The Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
Obesity
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Skin Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Headache
Psychosomatic Aspects of Gynaecology
Psychosomatic Approaches to Cancer
Developing a Psychosomatic Imagination
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Index

DR PETER SHOENBERG is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Psychotherapy at Camden Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Service (formerly the University College London Hospital and the Royal Free Departments of Psychotherapy). He is the author of many journal articles and chapters on psychosomatic disorders.