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An Integrated Treatment Program for Psychogenic Pain
Author(s) -
LIEBMAN RONALD,
HONIG PAUL,
BERGER HENRY
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
family process
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.011
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1545-5300
pISSN - 0014-7370
DOI - 10.1111/j.1545-5300.1976.00397.x
Subject(s) - family therapy , psychogenic disease , psychotherapist , medicine , psychology , physical therapy , psychiatry
The family characteristics associated with the presence of recurrent abdominal pain are identified. The involvement of the pediatrician and the effects of this involvement on the patient, family, and perpetuation of the symptoms are described. A successful therapeutic program combining behavior modification and family therapy is elaborated. Changes in the structure and functioning of the family are vital to the outcome of therapy and the prevention of recurrence of symptoms.