These are the powerpoint slides for the presentation on Psychological Flexibility and Quality of Life in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The presentation describes how low psychological flexibility towards the experiences of IBS can result in lower quality of life. Preliminary results of the first of 2 studies are presented. study 2 is described with the presentation of a new self-help manual. For more in formation regrading this research contact me at N.M.D.R.Ferreira@sms.ed.ac.uk