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The science of gut–brain psychotherapy for IBS

Why consider psychotherapy for a digestive condition?

Explore what studies tell us about gut-directed CBT, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness for IBS, what the findings can and can’t tell us, and how these approaches fit alongside medical care.

By Susan Liddy, MAMFT

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A simplified brain and digestive tract with arrows showing communication in both directions. — Understanding the gut–brain connection

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A focused collection for understanding IBS, gut–brain psychotherapy, and what treatment can involve. Additional clinician-reviewed resources will be added over time.

Understanding IBSWhat does the gut–brain connection mean?Two-way communication—not a claim that your symptoms begin in your imagination.Read article

Understanding IBSWhy IBS symptoms deserve to be taken seriouslyA diagnosis should help you understand your experience—not leave you feeling dismissed.Read article

Gut–brain psychotherapyWhat is gut-directed CBT for IBS?Practical treatment for symptoms, symptom-related worry, and the things IBS has interrupted.Read article

Gut–brain psychotherapyGut-directed hypnotherapy: a clinical treatment for IBSWhat the research means—and what using hypnosis in a session can look like.Read article

Gut–brain psychotherapyMindfulness for IBS: what has actually been studied?A way of practicing attention—not a request to accept inadequate care.Read article

Treatment & expectationsHow long does gut–brain psychotherapy take to help IBS?Early improvement, treatment length, and what a general 12-session course means.Read article

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The science of gut–brain psychotherapy for IBS

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