Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual

"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 toengage patients who believe they have defects or flaws in their appearance, not a psychological problem. Provided are clear-cut strategies for helping patients overcome the self-defeating thoughts, impairments in functioning, and sometimes dangerous ritualistic behaviors that are core features of 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."--

• | Author: Gail Steketee, Sabine Wilhelm, Katharine A. Phillips
• | Publisher: Guilford Publications
• | Publication Date: Feb 13, 2013
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781462507900
• | ISBN-10: 1462507905