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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782297303321

Autore

Agras W. Stewart

Titolo

Overcoming your eating disorder [[electronic resource] ] : a cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder Guided self-help workbook / / W. Stewart Agras, Robin F. Apple

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2008

ISBN

0-19-023044-4

1-281-34229-7

9786611342296

0-19-971517-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (109 p.)

Collana

Treatments that work

Altri autori (Persone)

AppleRobin F

Disciplina

362.1968526

616.8526

Soggetti

Eating disorders - Patients - Rehabilitation

Eating disorders - Treatment

Bulimia - Treatment

Compulsive eating

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Information About Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder, and This Treatment Program; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Binge Eating and Purging; Chapter 3 Health Effects of Binge Eating and Purging; Chapter 4 Treatments for Binge Eating and Purging; Chapter 5 Evidence for the Effectiveness of Guided Self-Help; A Step-by-Step Approach to Treatment; Chapter 6 An Assessment of Your Eating Problems: Is It Time to Begin Treatment?; Chapter 7 Understanding and Applying the CBT Model; Chapter 8 Using Daily Food Records to Monitor Eating

Chapter 9 Establishing a Regular Pattern of Eating Plus Weekly WeighingChapter 10 Feared and Problem Foods; Chapter 11 Body-Image Concerns; Chapter 12 Handling Intense Moods and Emotions; Chapter 13 Working Through Problem Situations and Thoughts; Chapter 14 Handling Challenging People; Chapter 15 Preventing Relapse and Maintaining Change; About the Authors



Sommario/riassunto

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven effective for treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. However, this type of program requires at least 6 months of weekly sessions with a qualified mental health professional. If you suffer from an eating disorder and want to get treatment, but have little time to devote to therapy, a shorter, time-limited program may be right for you. This workbook outlines a Guided Self-Help (GSH) program based on the principles of CBT. Although sessions with a therapist or clinician are required, there are usually no more than 12 and each one is