We often think of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a tool for changing thoughts.
But according to Kirsten Tillisch, MD, it also appears to be changing something you might not expect:
The gut microbiome.
In this video, Kirsten explains what happened when CBT was applied to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . . .
. . . and how the same pathway may be at work in other physical and mental conditions.
Take a look. It’s under 5 minutes.
As Kirsten described, the mind and gut appear to be in constant conversation, each one informing the other.
Stay tuned, because we’ll be sharing more on this connection soon.
But in the meantime, I’d like to hear from you. Where have you seen a change in a client’s mental health affect their physical symptoms, or vice versa?
Please leave a comment below.
I like the emphasis on NOW to train people to focus solely on what’s happening in the moment to hopefully keep them from worry about what may come next. Mindfulness is very powerful; it’s often hard to get clients to think it could help them. I’d love to hear more about how to motivate clients to utilize mindfulness in their wellness journeys.
Thank you.
Wendy Manto
I’m a therapist who utilizes CBT and mindfulness regularly. I also have IBS and don’t feel either intervention has had any effect on my IBS.
I have been using an IBS hypnotherapy program, out of the UK. My IBS (mixed) is close to 100% better. It cost $50. Worth every penny!