Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 9781462507900
ISBN-13 : 1462507905
Rating : 4/5 (905 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder by : Sabine Wilhelm

Download or read book Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder written by Sabine Wilhelm and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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, 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."--


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