Product Description

This book describes the application of cognitive behavioural principles to patients with a wide range of eating disorders - it covers those with straightforward problems and those with more complex conditions or co-morbid states. The book takes a highly pragmatic view. It is based on the published evidence, but stresses the importance of individualized, principle-based clinical work. It describes the techniques within the widest clinical context, for use across the age range and from referral to discharge. Throughout the text, the links between theory and practice are highlighted in order to stress the importance of the flexible application of skills to each new situation. Case studies and sample dialogs are employed to demonstrate the principles in action and the book concludes with a set of useful handouts for patients and other tools. This book will be essential reading for all those working with eating-disordered patients including psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, counsellors, dieticians, and occupational therapists.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #133570 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 466 pages

Review
'Professor Waller and his team of highly specialist clinical psychologists and a specialist dietician have produced this excellent comprehensive guide of cognitive therapy (CBT) for treating a wide range of eating disorders, from relatively straightforward eating disorders to those with more complex presentations … Look no further; this cutting edge therapist guide is essential reading for all those working with eating disorders and will help from the point of referral to discharge. … I have found myself dipping into this book and using some of the CBT techniques in my own clinical practice and would highly recommend this book to all health professionals working with eating-disordered patients, including clinical psychologists, psychological therapists, CBT therapists, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, counsellors and dieticians.' Psychological Medicine

'Overall this is an excellent resource for practitioners, densely packed with information yet clear and readable with ease of reference. It definitely fulfils the intention set out in the preface to be a 'clinician-orientated tool, useful in practice'. There are helpful analogies highlighted in the text, which can be lifted and used in other contexts, such as 'the itchy jumper' when discussing readiness for change. It also brings together research and demonstrates how to use it in practice and there is creative use of many tools such as graphs, logs and worksheets, all of which are set out in as a photocopy resource in the back of the book. It provides a wealth of information for those who do not have a lot of experience in eating disorders and is a Guide that is highly recommended and one which I will personally return to often.' Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy Review

'I was completely bowled over by this book: it is wonderful. A real treasure trove of clinical wisdom, embedded in the best of the available research evidence. Commendably, although this is a multi-author book, it is written with one voice. Written in a very accessible, straightforward language and immensely well structured, it contains information that will be very useful for both the novice and seasoned eating disorder therapist. … This book will become a classic. I highly recommend it.' Journal of Psychosomatic Research

About the Author
Glenn Waller is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with the Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service, Central and North West London Mental Health NHS Trust and is Visiting Professor of Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London.

Emma Corstorphine is a Clinical Psychologist and Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London.

Helen Cordery is a Registered Dietitian working with people with eating disorders in both the NHS and the private sector.

Hendrik Hinrichsen is a Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London.

Rachel Lawson is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Honorary Research Associate with the Eating Disorders Division of the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London.

Victoria Mountford is a Clinical Psychologist and Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London.

Customer Reviews

A book I'd recommend to anyone interested in CBT or eating disorders.
This is a very readable account of CBT for eating disorders which makes it sound both therapist and client friendly. Some CBT textbooks can seem dry and full of jargon. The technical terms are here but are very well explained and the book is full of useful ideas.

I work as a nurse therapist and have used elements of CBT before but this book has inspired me, and given me the confidence, to try applying it fully. I recommend it to anyone with an interest in eating disorders or CBT.