Counselling for Eating Disorders (Counselling in Practice series) [Hardcover]

Sara Gilbert (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803977247 | ISBN-13: 978-0803977242 | Publication Date: May 2, 2000 | Edition: 1

`An invaluable resource for anyone working in or wishing to know more about eating disorders... for those new to eating disorders, there are some useful appendices that would give a head start to anyone entering this speciality.... If you work in eating disorders, this book would be a frequently used addition to your bookshelf' -Dietetics Today

The book provides an up-to-date account of current definitions and causes of abnormal eating patterns. It then considers the theoretical basis and practical effectiveness of using cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of clients. The key issues related to counselling these client groups are dealt with in detail with additional chapters devoted to: assessing cli

Editorial Reviews

Review

`An invaluable resource for anyone working in or wishing to know more about eating disorders....for those new to eating disorders, there are some useful appendices that would give a head start to anyone entering this speciality.... If you work in eating disorders, this book would be a frequently used addition to your bookshelf. If not, it would be worth reading to update and enhance your knowledge of this specialty' -Dietetics Today

`This excellent evidence based book begins by providing an overview of eating disorder definitions (using DSMIV), prevalence, and differing causes.... I found the book free from jargon and enjoyable to read. I would recommend it as a valuable resource to anyone with an interest in cognitive behavioural therapy and its application to working with eating disorder clients' - Association for University and College Counselling

`The book is written from a cognitive behavioural perspective and gives an in-depth account of how to structure assessment and treatment. It is sensible, thoughtful and full of helpful 'how to' advice for the therapist. The book is complemented by several appendices which contain information that can be given to patients (e.g. about eating disorders and their medical consequences, further reading, guidelines for healthy eating and practical suggestions for how to begin to change)' - Ulrike Schmidt, Behaviour Research and Therapy

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd; 1 edition (May 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803977247
• ISBN-13: 978-0803977242
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,560,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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