Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Obesity: An Integrative Guide for Assessment and Treatment (Hardcover)

~ J. Kevin Thompson (Editor)

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Research has shown that body image plays a clear role in the aetiology, assessment and treatment of eating disorders and obesity. This edited volume integrates research findings on body image with empirically supported assessment and intervention guidelines for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorders, obesity and other body image disorders and concerns. Filled with case examples and detailed protocols, the book presents an interdisciplinary model, yielding important biological, developmental, physiological, social and psychological aspects of these disorders. Through coverage of physical and psychosocial diagnosis, psychopharmacology, treatment planning and empirically-sound intervention protocols, this book provides practitioners with practical guidelines, as well as step-by-step intervention programmes, with an emphasis on flexible cognitive-behavioural treatments that are supported by research.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 517 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557983240
• ISBN-13: 978-1557983244
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,776,061 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, April 24, 2009

By	T. Stafford - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Body Image, Eating, Disorders, and Obesity: An Integrative Guide for Assessment and Treatment (Paperback)

This is a good reference book. I like the measures that are provided in the book. Grounded heavily in research and using a variety of treatment modalities, the book is a good guide. My only complaint is that the research wasn't updated a bit for the current printing. Most research presented is from the late 80s and early 90s, which would have been current for the first printing of the book. However, this doesn't diminish the book's credibility. Great reference for practitioners!