Psychotherapeutic treatment in fibromyalgia syndrome: applications of brief dynamic therapy in an italian hospital unit

Journal title PSICOLOGIA DELLA SALUTE
Author/s Annunziata Romeo, Valentina Tesio, Benedetta Vicino, Fabrizio Colonna, Enrico Fusaro, Daniela Converso, Lorys Castelli
Publishing Year 2019 Issue 2019/1
Language Italian Pages 19 P. 119-137 File size 300 KB
DOI 10.3280/PDS2019-001007
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a Functional Somatic Syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and psychological distress. The aim of the present paper is to discuss the application of the brief dynamic therapy in FM. This therapy is inspired on the Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy model, which is based on the concepts of stress regulation, attachment and mentalization. In particular, it has been described its application in FM patients in an Italian hospital unit. The present paper, moving by theoretical premises, describes its clinical application underling the possibility and the utility of psychological treatment for FM patients’ interpersonal problems.

Keywords: Fibromyalgia, depression, psychotherapy, attachment, mentalization

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Annunziata Romeo, Valentina Tesio, Benedetta Vicino, Fabrizio Colonna, Enrico Fusaro, Daniela Converso, Lorys Castelli, Il trattamento psicoterapeutico nella Sindrome Fibromialgica: le applicazioni della terapia dinamica breve in un setting ospedaliero italiano in "PSICOLOGIA DELLA SALUTE" 1/2019, pp 119-137, DOI: 10.3280/PDS2019-001007