Adapting Mindfulness for Chronic Fatigue Conditions: A Guide for Practitioners

By Fiona McKechnie, Author

Addressing the Unique Needs of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, and Long Covid Patients

This comprehensive guide is based on an 8-week Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy programme, specifically designed to adapt mindfulness practices for individuals living with chronic fatigue conditions such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long Covid.

Understanding the Complexities of Chronic Fatigue

The book draws on current understanding and theoretical approaches to Long Covid and ME/CFS, providing practitioners with the knowledge to accommodate patients with specific needs and challenges. This includes adaptations for:

• Brain fog: Strategies to overcome cognitive impairment
• Rest and movement: Gentle approaches to manage fatigue
• Daily activity planning: Prioritizing energy conservation
• Managing difficult thoughts and emotions: Mindfulness-based techniques

Real-Life Insights from People Living with Chronic Fatigue

Contributions from individuals managing ME, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue through mindfulness offer valuable, first-hand insights into the challenges and benefits of this approach.

Practical Guidance and Session Plans

The guide includes detailed, week-by-week session plans for in-person or online classes, accompanied by helpful diagrams and illustrations. This enables practitioners to:

• Widen their scope of practice to reach more clients
• Empower individuals living with chronic fatigue to apply mindfulness in their daily lives

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date: September 21, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9781839973451, 9781839973468