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

by Sabine Wilhelm, Katharine A. Phillips, Gail Steketee

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.  

Genres: Psychology

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for clinicians with a step by step plan to help clients.