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The Body Project is an empirically based eating disorder prevention program that offers young women an opportunity to critically consider the costs of pursuing the ultra-thin ideal promoted in the mass media, and it improves body acceptance and reduces risk for developing eating disorders. Young women with elevated body dissatisfaction are recruited for group sessions in which they participate in a series of verbal, written, and behavioral exercises in which they consider the negative effects of pursuing the thin-ideal. This online resource provides information on the significance of body image and eating disorders, the intervention theory, the evidence base which supports the theory, recruitment and training procedures, solutions to common challenges, and a new program aimed at reducing obesity onset, as well as intervention scripts and participant handouts. It is the only currently available eating disorder prevention program that has been shown to reduce risk for onset of eating disorders and received support in trials conducted by several independent research groups.Less

The aim of this book is to collate what is known about an array of complicating factors for patients with eating disorders, serving as an accessible introduction to each of the comorbidities and symptom presentations highlighted in the volume. The Handbook of Complex and Atypical Eating Disorders presents the available data about atypical and complex ED, in addition to what is known about treatment approaches. The first section contains chapters on the treatment of eating disorders with various psychiatric comorbidities, including trauma, borderline personality disorder, substance use, suicidality, anxiety disorders, and autism spectrum disorders, which may greatly complicate the application of standard treatment approaches. The second section contains chapters exploring treatment of eating disorders with atypical symptom presentations which (i) are not located as a specific diagnostic category in diagnostic criteria for ED’s, (ii) centrally feature ED pathology, and (iii) have emerging data suggesting the distinct nature of the syndrome, including purging disorder, muscle dysmorphia, night eating syndrome, and anorexia with a history of obesity. The final section has chapters which focus on how to adapt eating disorder treatment for atypical populations typically neglected in controlled treatment trials: LGBT, pediatric, male, ethnically diverse, and older adults.Less

Food and Addiction: A Comprehensive Handbook brings scientific order to the issue of food and addiction, spanning multiple disciplines to create the foundation for what is a rapidly advancing field and to highlight needed advances in science and public policy. It assembles leading scientists and policy makers from fields such as nutrition, addiction, psychology, epidemiology, and public health to explore and analyze the scientific evidence for the addictive properties of food. It provides complete and comprehensive coverage of all subjects pertinent to food and addiction, from basic background information on topics such as food intake, metabolism, and environmental risk factors for obesity, to diagnostic criteria for food addiction, the evolutionary and developmental bases of eating addictions, and behavioral and pharmacologic interventions, to the clinical, public health, and legal and policy implications of recognizing the validity of food addiction. Each chapter reviews the available science and notes needed scientific advances in the field.Less

This online therapist guide addresses the Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) of Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. CBT has been proven the most effective treatment for helping patients improve their eating habits and overcome their disorder. The treatment described is divided into three overlapping phases: behavior change, identifying binge triggers, and relapse prevention. The main focus of the program is the normalization of eating and provides patient self-monitoring forms to help patients track their eating habits on a daily basis while they work toward establishing a pattern of eating at regular intervals. It then covers recognizing and eliminating triggers for binging and purging. CBT techniques like problem-solving and cognitive restructuring help patients deal with negative mood states, faulty interpersonal interactions, and errors in thinking. The final phase of treatment consists of a review of the positive changes that have occurred during treatment, as well as a discussion of any residual problems and ways to handle setbacks or lapses. Homework exercises are assigned at each session and play an important role in keeping patients motivated throughout the duration of treatment.Less

Based on the principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, this newly revised and updated online workbook will teach patients skills needed to overcome an eating disorder and establish healthy habits. Through daily self-monitoring, this online guide enables patients to regularize eating and expand the variety of foods consumed, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing the desire to binge and purge. Also included are techniques for solving problems, challenging negative thoughts, and addressing concerns about weight and shape. It can also be used to share information with family and carers to help support the patient throughout the treatment process.Less

This online workbook outlines a Guided Self-Help (GSH) program based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It guides patients through a maximum of twelve 25-minute required sessions with a therapist or clinician with the patient using the workbook as a guide. The guide provides ways to learn and practice the skills needed to overcome eating disorders and establish healthy habits, while consulting the therapist for encouragement and support. Through daily self-monitoring of eating patterns, and strategies such as challenging negative thoughts and formal problem-solving, this online workbook will help reduce patients’ desires to engage in behavior associated with eating disorders.Less

This volume includes the key features of bulimia nervosa (BN), associated problems, psychological theories and different treatment approaches. There is special focus on cognitive factors with case examples used to illustrate the two most articulated cognitive treatments for the disorder. Emerging topics, such as imagery and metacognition are covered, as are service issues, such as stepped care and practice guidelines. Drawing on research and theory from cognitive and non-clinical areas of psychology, this title provides an original and challenging perspective on this debilitating condition. It questions assumptions about cognitive theory of bulimia nervosa and the role of standard cognitive therapy in treating the problem, suggests novel ideas and a revised treatment and outlines areas for further research activity.Less