Trauma-Informed Approaches To Eating Disorders

Delivers a proven treatment model for clinicians in all orientations This unique, hands-on clinical guide examines the significant relationship between trauma, dissociation and eating disorders and delivers a trauma-informed phase model that facilitates effective treatment of individuals with all forms of eating disorders. It describes, step-by-step, a four-phase treatment model encompassing team coordination, case formulation, and a trauma-informed, dissociation and attachment sensitive approach to treating eating disorders. Edited by noted specialists in eating and other behavioral health disorders, the book examines eating disorders from neurological, medical, nutritional, and psychological perspectives. Dedicated chapters address each treatment phase from a variety of orientations, ranging from EMDR and CBT to body-centered and creative therapies. The book also reveals the effectiveness of a multifaceted, phase model approach. Recognizing the potential pitfalls and traps of treatment and recovery, it also includes abundant psychoeducational tools for the client. Key Features: Examines eating disorders from neurological, medical, nutritional, and psychological perspectives Highlights the relationship between trauma, dissociation, and eating disorders Maps out a proven, trauma-informed, four-phase model for approaching trauma treatment in general and eating disorders specifically Elucidates the approach from the perspectives of EMDR Therapy, Ego State Therapy, Somatosensory Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, and many others Provides abundant psychoeducational tools for the client to deal with triggers and setbacks Offers the knowledge and expertise of over twenty international researchers, medical professionals and clinicians. Includes access to continuously updated website with resources, including scripts, books, articles, recordings, treatment facilities, and organizations

• | Author: Andrew J. Seubert, Pam Virdi
• | Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• | Publication Date: Aug 17, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 386 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0826172644
• | ISBN-13: 9780826172648