Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

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.A Treatment ManualBy: Sabine Wilhelm; Katharine A. Phillips; Gail SteketeePublisher:The Guilford PressPrint ISBN: 9781462507900, 1462507905other ISBN: 9781462510863, 1462510868Copyright year: 2013SKU: 9781462510863?