Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Author | : Sabine Wilhelm |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2012-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781462510863 |
ISBN-13 | : 1462510868 |
Rating | : 4/5 (868 Downloads) |
Download or read book Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder written by Sabine Wilhelm and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting an effective treatment approach specifically tailored to the unique challenges of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), this book is grounded in state-of-the-art research. The authors are experts on BDD and related conditions. They describe ways to engage patients who believe they have defects or flaws in their appearance. Provided are clear-cut strategies for helping patients overcome the self-defeating thoughts, impairments in functioning, and sometimes dangerous ritualistic behaviors that characterize BDD. Clinician-friendly features include step-by-step instructions for conducting each session and more than 50 reproducible handouts and forms; the large-size format facilitates photocopying. See also the related self-help guide by Dr. Wilhelm, Feeling Good about the Way You Look, an ideal recommendation for clients with BDD or less severe body image problems.