Description
Book SynopsisThis flexible book has been designed for use by therapists who are currently working with young people who have eating disorders. This comprehensive resource presents activities ranging from reflective thinking to drawing to promote engagement with difficulties as a first step to overcoming them.
Trade Review"...a wonderful workbook as a therapeutic tool for work with young people referred with eating disorders." (International Journal for Adolescent Health, Vol 17 (4) 2005)
"...easy to understand and accessible..." (Infant and Child Development, Dec 05)
"...an important tool for the therapist..." (International Journal of Adolescence Med Health, vol 17, no.4, 2004)
Table of ContentsAbout the authors vii
Foreword ix
Acknowledgements xi
1 The purpose of the workbook 1
Who is Hunger for Understanding for? 2
Who can use Hunger for Understanding? 3
When and how should Hunger for Understanding be used? 3
Accessing the workbook electronically 4
Issues of confidentiality 5
2 Psychological interventions for anorexia nervosa and the role of psycho-education 7
Psychological interventions 8
Motivational-enhancement therapy (MET) 9
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) 10
Psycho-education in anorexia nervosa 11
The psychological symptoms of starvation 12
The cultural context of eating disorders 12
Set-point theory 12
The physical effects of starvation 13
3 Therapeutic challenges, skills and techniques 15
Challenges of work with people with anorexia nervosa 15
Physical issues 15
Psychological issues 16
Therapeutic skills and techniques 17
Externalisation 17
Instilling hope 17
Empathy 17
Developing emotional awareness 18
Rolling with resistance 18
Dealing with distress 18
Managing relapses 18
4 The contents of the workbook and guidelines for use 21
Section 1 What is anorexia nervosa? 21
Section 2 What causes anorexia? 22
Section 3 How does dieting affect us? 25
Section 4 How does anorexia affect you? 25
Section 5 What keeps anorexia going? 26
Section 6 The tricks anorexia plays 27
Section 7 Thinking about change 27
Section 8 Getting better 29
Section 9 Teamwork 30
Section 10 Becoming assertive 30
Section 11 Myths and questions about anorexia nervosa 31
Some good advice and messages of support 31
Ending the workbook 31
The Workbook 33
Useful contacts 161
References 163
Index 167
