| Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual Contributor(s): Wilhelm, Sabine (Author), Phillips, Katharine A. (Author), Steketee, Gail (Author) |
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ISBN: 1462507905 ISBN-13: 9781462507900 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $52.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Psychology | Psychopathology - Eating Disorders - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 616.891 |
| LCCN: 2012037824 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.9" W x 10.3" (1.45 lbs) 324 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |