| Prison of Food: Research and Treatment of Eating Disorders Contributor(s): Nardone, Giorgio (Author), Verbitz, Tiziana (Author), Milanese, Roberta (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367105489 ISBN-13: 9780367105488 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $178.13 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Eating Disorders - Psychology | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| Physical Information: 298 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This groundbreaking volume concentrates on solution-oriented treatment of some of the most difficult pathologies - anorexia, bulimia and vomiting (as a separate category introduced by Nardone et al). The logic and apparent simplicity of the way these complex conditions are treated is truly outstanding. As opposed to a long-drawn psychotherapy, Nardone and his colleagues offer a relatively short period of treatment, consisting of dialogue between the patient and the therapist, and sometimes the patient's family. The patient is also given some "homework" to do in-between the sessions. Rather than looking at the "why" of the situation, this approach looks at "how" the problem manifests itself and what can be done about it. The book starts by outlining the pathologies and the logic behind this type of brief therapy. It then moves on to examine particular case studies and the reader gets immersed in the fascinating dialogue between the therapist and the client. |