Trauma, dissociation, and impulse dyscontrol in eating disorders
By: Johan Vanderlinden, Walter Vandereycken.
Contributors: Vandereycken, Walter, 1949-
Series: Brunner/Mazel eating disorders monograph series ;; 9
Publisher: Brunner/Mazel
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Bristol, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
Subjects: Eating disorders.; Adult child abuse victims -- Mental health.; Post-traumatic stress disorder.; Dissociative disorders.; Impulsive personality.; Eating Disorders -- psychology.; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic -- psychology.; Eating Disorders -- therapy.; Psychotherapy -- methods.; Dissociative Disorders -- psychology.; Impulse Control Disorders -- psychology.
Description: In the past decade, therapists have begun to see a relationship between experiencing trauma and the development of eating disorders. Trauma, Dissociation, and Impulse Dyscontrol in Eating Disorders explores this relationship and presents the latest in theory, assessment, and treatment of traumatic and dissociation experiences coupled with eating disorders. Many examples and practical guidelines are given throughout the book about assessment and treatment. Original research findings, extensive case vignettes, detailed therapeutic guidelines, a full copy of several new questionnaires, and a complete list of references on the subject are also included. Finally, the authors discuss critical issues regarding risks, complications, and pitfalls in treatment and analyzing the outcome of the approach used by the therapist.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-222) and indexes.