Short-Term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Patients with Eating Disorders without Weight Deficit

Most people suffering from eating disorders find it difficult to access timely, quality, and effective treatment. Short-Term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for clients with eating disorders without weight deficit (CBT-10 method) describes a new brief and effective format of cognitive behavioral therapy aimed at making necessary treatment more accessible to a wide range of individuals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psychotherapy method with a strong evidence base, effective for all adult clients and most adolescents with eating disorders. This CBT protocol, designed for ten sessions (CBT-10), is suitable for all individuals suffering from eating disorders without significant weight deficit and aims to help young people and adults overcome this ailment. The application of the CBT-10 program in working with clients will help specialists spend less time on treatment, reduce waiting lists, and more promptly attend to people in need of help. This flexible protocol can be easily adapted to the client's needs, rather than trying to "fit" the client to the protocol's requirements. This book offers a scientifically grounded treatment program that can be applied with equal effectiveness by both experienced and novice therapists to help clients cope with the disorder and return to normal life. This book will be of interest to clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, dietitians, junior medical staff, and other specialists who work with people suffering from eating disorders.