From the Publisher
The new series, Advances in Psychotherapy -- Evidence-Based Practice, provides therapists with practical, evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the most common disorders seen in clinical practice -- and does so in a uniquely "reader-friendly" manner. Each book is both a compact "how-to" reference on a particular disorder, for use by professional clinicians in their daily work, as well as an ideal educational resource for students and for practice-oriented continuing education.
The most important feature of the books is that they are practical and simple to use. All have a similar structure, and each is a compact and easy-to-follow guide covering all aspects of practice that are relevant in real-life. Tables, boxed clinical "pearls," and marginal notes assist orientation, while checklists for copying and summary boxes provide tools for use in daily practice.
The series has been developed and is edited with the support of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12). The Society is planning a system of home study continuing education courses based on the series that an individual can complete on the web.
Review
"... a brilliant handbook for all professionals in the field. With wisdom and compassion, they have masterfully brought together decades of empirical investigation on eating disorders." -- Kathleen M. Pike, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York and Temple University, Tokyo, Japan
"Highly readable, brief yet comprehensive, this book is recommended reading for anyone who needs a crash course on the state of the art of treatment for eating disorders." -- Marion Olmsted, PhD, CPsych, Director of Ambulatory Care for Eating Disorders, Toronto General Hospital and Associate Professor in Psychiatry, University of Toronto
"In keeping with the aim of this series, this book is a great clinical guide, combining biological, psychological and social perspectives into concrete and excellent treatment recommendations." -- Glenn Waller, DPhil, Vincent Square Clinic Eating Disorders Program,CNWL NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London, UK
"The book is a remarkable achievement and will be of great value to those wanting an up-to-date overview of a complex and multifaceted field." --Christopher G. Fairburn, FMedSci, FRCPsych, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, UK
"This book will be an outstanding educational resource for educators and trainees, as well as a terrific reference or guide to clinicians in this field." --Daniel le Grange, PhD, Director, Eating Disorders Program,Associate Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Chicago, IL
"Eating Disorders is a book written for clinicians looking for a guide to the often complex and confounding dynamics inherent in eating disorders. As part of the series Advances in Psychotherapy Evidence-Based Practice, the information in this volume is both clear and easily accessible. The format, structure, and content of this brief text make it a valuable resource for clinicians who are
interested in providing quality care informed by current advances in research and treatment methodologies. The authors and editors of this book have worked hard to provide substantive, state-of-the-art information that is accessible both clinically and conceptually.
The book presents five chapters that cover the following topics: relevant descriptions and definitions of eating disorders, theories and conceptual models, diagnoses and treatment indications, and summaries of treatment methodologies. Also included in this volume are clinical vignettes, resources for advanced research on eating disorders, and perhaps most valuable to practicing clinicians an appendix with checklists and handouts to be used in therapy.
Even though this book is introductory in scope, it is intended for the practicing clinician who has a basic understanding of psychological processes and therapeutic dynamics. The format of the text and the layout of the book are such that the reader can gain quick and easy access to needed information. There are brief phrases summarizing the main points of the text printed in the margins of
every page, as well as highlighted boxes titled Clinical Vignettes and Clinical Pearls that serve to illustrate the concepts presented in the chapters. The short chapters in this book (only one chapter exceeds 10 pages) provide a summary of relevant research that many clinicians are likely to find familiar in broad terms but informative in its presentation of new data and acknowledgment of unresolved theories relevant to eating disorders. For example, disputed
definitions and diagnostic criteria for certain eating disorders are mentioned, such as the current requirement that amenorrhea must be present for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or the appropriateness of the cutoff for bulimia set at a minimum of two binges per week.
Despite its brevity, Eating Disorders strives to be comprehensive in presenting (sometimes merely in passing) a variety of perspectives related to eating disorders. This could be seen as a weakness in that it seems to sacrifice depth of coverage for a more pluralistic view of these disorders, but this approach is in keeping with the aims and purposes of this text. Furthermore, it is clear that the
purpose of this series is to emphasize evidence-based practices, which this volume does well. Clinicians needing to know more can follow the literature review and references cited to obtain further information. Many clinicians, however, will find that the theories, strategies, and resources provided in this text may be enough to help them face the challenges of working with individuals who have eating disorders. In fact, it is most likely that the clinician reading this
book will be inspired to learn more, to obtain one of the manualized treatments recommended, or to seek out additional training in eating disorders treatment. There is much to be learned in this text about effective approaches to diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. For example, in addition to reviewing the diagnostic criteria, the authors present a summary description and review of the individual merits of structured diagnostic interviews, semistructured interviews,
and self-report measures...." --PsycCRITIQUES,Vol. 53, Issue 46, November 2008, reviewed by James M. Hepburn
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