A Collaborative Approach to Eating Disorders

Alexander, June and Treasure, Janet

ISBN 10: 041558146X / ISBN 13: 9780415581462

Published by Routledge, New York, 2012

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8vo. 316pp. see pictures for synopsis. #04359. Book NF: clean, square, tight, unmarked.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Collaborative Approach to Eating Disorders
• Publisher: Routledge, New York
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041558146X
• ISBN 13: 9780415581462
• Binding: softcover
• Seller catalogs:
  • psychology
  • therapy/counseling/mental health

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Synopsis

While many aspects of eating disorders remain a mystery, there is growing evidence that collaboration is an essential element for treatment success. This book emphasises and explains the importance of family involvement as part of a unified team approach towards treatment and recovery.

A Collaborative Approach to Eating Disorders draws on up-to-date evidence based research as well as case studies and clinical vignettes to illustrate the seriousness of eating disorders and the impact on both the sufferer and their loved ones. Areas of discussion include:

• current research including genetic factors, socio-cultural influences and early intervention
• clinical applications such as family based dialectical and cognitive behavioural treatments
• treatment developments for both adolescents and adults with a range of eating disorders
• building collaborative alliances at all levels for treatment and ongoing recovery.

With contributions from key international figures in the field, this book will be a valuable resource for students and mental health professionals including family doctors, clinicians, nurses, family therapists, dieticians and social workers.

About the Author

June Alexander is an Australian writer and former newspaper editor who has a 40-year career in journalism and has battled eating disorders since the age of 11.

Janet Treasure is Professor, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, and Director of the Eating Disorder Unit and Professor of Psychiatry at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Medical School, London.