Eating disorders
Subtitle: cognitive behaviour therapy with children and young people
By: Simon G. Gowers and Lynne Green
Contributors: Green, Lynne
Series: CBT with children, adolescents and families series; CBT with children, adolescents and families
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780203876718
Subjects: Pediatrics; Cognitive therapy for teenagers; MEDICAL; Children's Health; HEALTH & FITNESS; Eating disorders in children; Eating disorders in adolescence; Cognitive therapy for children
Description: This book provides the clinician with a guide to how CBT can be used to challenge beliefs about control, restraint, weight and shape allowing young people to manage their eating disorder, and helping their families to understand their behaviour.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-177) and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures and Tables; Acknowledgements; Part I Introduction; 1 Eating disorders and their management; 2 The role of CBT in the treatment of eating disorders in children and adolescents; Part II Preparing for therapy; 3 Assessment and formulation; 4 Engaging and motivating young people; 5 The role of the family; Part III A CBT treatment programme; 6 Stage 1: planning and establishing principles and embarking on change; 7 Stage 2: tackling problem eating and challenging compensatory behaviours; 8 Stage 3: treatment monitoring and review