Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders

Amanda Bruening, Academy for Eating Disorders Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders is a comprehensive supplement to evidence--based ED treatment and a helpful reference for clinicians, researchers, and trainees. It is easy--to--read, highly informative, and useful for clinical practice.

G. Terence Wilson, PhD, Oscar K Buros Professor, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University This text blends state-of-the-art knowledge of the theoretical mechanisms and practical applications of exposure therapy in general with impressive clinical experience and expertise in the treatment of specific eating disorders Particularly important is how the book identifies and then addresses major obstacles to the use of exposure in the treatment of eating disorders, including the personal concerns of clinicians themselves. Another key feature is the thoughtful manner in which the authors detail how to explain exposure treatment and successfully engage patients in its implementation Therapists will find the detailed treatment guidelines and guidance on how to respond to individual patient needs invaluable. It makes a compelling case for the expanded use of exposure therapy and is strongly recommended reading for clinicians treating eating disorders.

Dr. Stuart B. Murray, DClinPsych, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco A comprehensive understanding of exposure-based principles and techniques is essential for all clinicians working in the treatment of eating disorders. This book is a masterpiece in which three brilliant minds - Drs. Becker, Farrell and Waller, carefully outline the why and the how of exposure therapy for eating disorders. Essential reading!

Tracey Wade, Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor, Flinders University This book expertly and informatively explains the why and how of exposure for eating disorders and its essential role across different treatment modalities. A must-read for all those therapists who anxiously wonder "what if my client falls apart if I get them to face what they avoid

Carolyn Black Becker, PhD, ABPP is a Professor of Psychology at Trinity University, San Antonio, TX and a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of PTSD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders. Nicholas R. Farrell, PhD is the clinical director of eating disorders services at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc, WI. He has expertise in evidence-based psychological treatments, particularly those that emphasize exposure therapy for eating and anxiety disorders. Glenn Waller, DPhil is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield, UK. His clinical and academic specialty is evidence-based CBT for eating disorders.

Foreword Preface: Exposure Therapy as a Key Evidence-Based Treatment Strategy for Eating Disorders Part 1: The Theoretical Basis of Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders Chapter 1: Eating Disorders: An Overview Chapter 2: Overview of Exposure Therapy Chapter 3: Why do People get Better with Exposure Therapy? Chapter 4: Why Exposure for Eating Disorders: A Rationale for Treatment? Chapter 5: How well does Exposure Therapy Work for Eating Disorders? Part 2: Preparing to Start Exposure Therapy Chapter 6: Functional Assessment of Eating Disorders and their Maintenance Chapter 7: Explaining Exposure Therapy to your Patients Chapter 8: Planning Exposure Therapy with your Patient Chapter 9: Embarking on Exposure: Important Considerations Part 3: Applying Exposure to Different Eating Disorder Problem Areas Chapter 10: Exposure to Food and Eating Chapter 11: Cue Exposure for Binge Eating Chapter 12: Weighing and Weight Exposure Chapter 13: Body Image Exposure Chapter 14: Emotion-focused and Interpersonal Exposure Chapter 15: Novel Ways to Use Exposure for Eating Disorders Part 4: Important Considerations in the Delivery of Exposure Chapter 16: When to use Cognitive Therapy Techniques to Enhance the Effects of Exposure Chapter 17: Involving Friends, Family, and Other Loved Ones Chapter 18: Addressing the Impact of Different Settings and Institutional Resistance Chapter 19: Dealing with Clinicians' Fears about Using Exposure Chapter 20: Final Summary: Exposure Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders