Therapy for eating disorders theory, research & practice /: theory, research & practice. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Uniform Title: Counselling for eating disorders
• Further Information: Note: Sara Gilbert.
• Authors: Gilbert, Sara (Sara B. S.)
• Contents: Preface; Acknowledgements; What is an eating disorder?; A note about psychiatric diagnosis; Eating Disorders in the twenty first century; The relationship between weight and eating disorder; Anorexia nervosa; Bulimia nervosa; Binge Eating Disorder; Feeding and Eating disorders not elsewhere classified; Other causes of weight loss or gain or unusual eating behaviours; Causes of the Eating Disorders; Psychobiological mechanisms; Psychosomatic theories; Looking for an explanation in the past; Eating disorder and other psychiatric diagnoses: is there a genetic susceptibility?; Anorexia and bulimia nervosa as sociocultural phenomena; Eating disorder as learned behavior; Eating disorder as a corollary to dieting and food deprivation; Conclusions; Treatment for the Eating Disorders; Psychodynamic therapies; Family therapies; The use of psychotropic medication; Cognitive behaviour therapy; An outline of the characteristics of CBT; How effective is CBT for eating disorders?; Conclusions; A Cognitive Behavioural and Integrative Approach to Eating Disorders; The theoretical basis of a cognitive behaviour therapy approach to the eating disorders; The structure of cognitive therapy for eating disorders; The acceptability of cognitive therapy for eating disorders; A broad interpretation of cognitive therapy for the eating disorders; Conclusions; Beginning the Therapy Process; The initial stages; Some questions to ask when assessing the person with an eating disorder; The use of questionnaires in the assessment of eating disorder; Is this the right time for therapy?; Conclusion; Preparing for change; Presenting the cognitive behavioural view and formulating the problem; Assessment of motivational stage in people with an eating disorder; Self-monitoring by the client; Setting the agenda for therapy; A focus on emotions and coping strategies; Psychoeducation; Nutritional Aspects of Helping the Eating-Disordered Client; Nutritional knowledge of eating-disordered clients; Nutritional counselling; The body's need for good nutrition; Knowledge about energy balance and weight regulation; Information about the specific effects of bingeing and purging; Information about the effects of food and eating on metabolism; Establishing a normal eating pattern with obese binge eaters: to diet or not?; Establishing weight gain with anorexics; Behavioural Techniques; Self-monitoring; Target setting; Behavioural experiments; Self-reward; Scheduling pleasant events; Behavioural techniques for controlling overeating (self-control); Taking exercise; Practising 'normal' eating; Exposure; Assertiveness around food; Relaxation and stress management; Conclusion; Cognitive Techniques; Identifying negative thoughts; Answering negative thoughts; Homework; Identifying and dealing with dysfunctional assumptions and core beliefs; Modifying assumptions and core beliefs; Exploring the meaning of eating disorder symptoms; Getting 'stuck'; Conclusion; Adapting to Different Situations and Dealing with Endings; Working with severe and complex cases; The end of the therapy relationship; Preventing relapse; Involving family members in the therapy process; Working with groups; Working in parallel with other treatments; Conclusion; Conclusion; Appendix 1: Some useful web pages; Appendix 2: Eating Problems: Resources for Clients; Appendix 3: Eating Disorders and their Effects; Appendix 4: Guidelines for Normal Healthy Eating; Appendix 5: The Effects of Strict Dieting and Starvation and of Giving Them Up; Appendix 6: Medical and Physical Problems Caused by the Symptoms of Eating Disorders; Appendix 7: Controlling What You Eat; Appendix 8: Giving Up Vomiting as a Way to Control Your Weight or Deal with Stress; Appendix 9: Learning to be Assertive about What You Eat: A Bill of Rights; References; Index;
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Los Angeles : SAGE
• Publication Date: 2014
• Copyright Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 250 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 616.852606; Eating disorders -- Patients -- Counseling of; Eating disorders -- Treatment; Eating Disorders -- therapy; Cognitive Therapy; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1446296725; 9781446296721; 9781446292914; 1446292916
• Related ISBNs: 1446240959; 1446240940; 1446292916; 9781446240946; 9781446240953
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-243) and index.; Note: Description based on print version record.
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