a cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.dollar5Guided self-help workbook /
W. Stewart Agras, Robin F. Apple.
New York :
Oxford University Press,
2008.
1 online resource (vi, 100 pages) :
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Introduction -- Binge eating and purging -- Health effects of binge eating and purging -- Treatment for binge eating and purging -- Evidence for the effectiveness of guided self-help -- An assessment of your eating problems: is it time to begin treatment? -- Understanding and applying the CBT model -- Using daily food records to monitor eating -- Establishing a regular pattern of eating plus weekly weighing -- Feared and problem foods -- Body-image concerns -- Handling intense moods and emotions -- Working through problem situations and thoughts -- Handling challenging people -- Preventing relapse and maintaining change.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been proven effective for treating Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder. However, this type of program requires at least 6 months of weekly sessions with a qualified mental health professional. If you suffer from an eating disorder and want to get treatment, but have little time to devote to therapy, a shorter, time-limited program may be right for you. This workbook outlines a Guided Self-Help (GSH) program based on the principles of CBT. Although sessions with a therapist or clinician are required, there are usually no more than 12 and each one is.