Body Shame

. Ed(s): Gilbert, Prof Paul; Miles, Jeremy

ISBN 10: 1583911650 / ISBN 13: 9781583911655

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2002

About this Item

Researchers and therapists from a wide range of disciplines explore the role of shame in various physical and psychological disorders, and provide practical advice on management and treatment. Editor(s): Gilbert, Prof Paul; Miles, Jeremy. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JM; MMH; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 612. . 2002. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Body Shame
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583911650
• ISBN 13: 9781583911655
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Physical appearance plays a powerful role in social relationships. Those who feel shame regarding the way they look, and who think others view their appearance negatively, can therefore be vulnerable to impoverished social relationships and a range of psychological difficulties. However, there are a few books which look specifically at the many permutations of body shame and their differing treatments.
In this book, researchers and therapists from a wide range of different disciplines and areas explore the role of shame in various physical and psychological disorders, and provide practical advice on management and treatment. Chapters are organised to address issues of conceptualisation, assessment and treatment, on topics such as:
* definitional controversies
* possible biopsychosocial and evolutionary origins of body shame
* effects on adjustment to maturation and aging process
* specific forms of disfigurement
* the role of body shame in depression, eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder.
Body Shame gives the reader insight into the nature and mechanisms of shame, how it can focus on the body, how it can underlie a variety of psychological difficulties, and how to intervene to help resolve it. This book will be invaluable for practitioners from different disciplines working with people who have problems centred on their physical appearance and/or functions, and clinicians working with various mental health problems.

About the Author

Paul Gilbert is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Mental Health Research Unit at Kingsway Hospital, University of Derby and Derbyshire Mental Health Services Trust.
Jeremy Miles is Lecturer in Biostatistics at the Department of Health Sciences, University of York.