Bulimia Nervosa: A Cognitive Therapy Programme for Clients

by Cooper, Myra

• ISBN13: 9781853027178
• ISBN10: 1853027170
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: JESSICA KINGSLEY

Summary

(Jessica Kingsley) Draws on recent developments in cognitive theory and on innovative and current cognitive therapy treatment strategies. Focuses on the link between thinking and behavior, and gives guidance on how to identify and change negative thoughts, underlying assumptions, and core beliefs. Includes questionnaires, work sheets, and case examples. Softcover.

Author Biography

Adrian Wells is senior lecturer in clinical psychology at the school of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at the University of Manchester; he also works as a consultant clinical psychologist in Central Manchester NHS Trust.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
Acknowledgements	9	(2)
Part 1: The Facts
Background and Basics	11	(7)
Introduction to Bulimia Nervosa	18	(10)
Do I have Bulimia Nervosa?	28	(8)
Theories of Bulimia Nervosa	36	(7)
Part 2: The Programme
A Note Before You Start
Encouraging Change	43	(13)
Why Change?	56	(13)
The Cognitive Model	69	(10)
The Myth of Control	79	(9)
Confirming Control	88	(10)
Identifying Permissive Thoughts	98	(7)
Challenging Permissive Thoughts	105	(7)
Identifying Positive Beliefs about Eating	112	(7)
Challenging Positive Beliefs about Eating	119	(10)
Changing Behaviours	129	(14)
Identifying Underlying Assumptions	143	(11)
Challenging Underlying Assumptions	154	(14)
Identifying Core Beliefs	168	(10)
Challenging Core Beliefs	178	(18)
Preventing Relapse	196	(7)
Appendix 1 Working Out Your Body Mass Index	203	(1)
Appendix 2 Blank Copies of Worksheets	204	(29)
Appendix 3 Distinguishing Between Thoughts and Feelings	233	(2)
Appendix 4 Additional Reading	235	(1)
Appendix 5 Useful Addresses: Eating Disorder Associations	236	(2)
Appendix 6 A Cognitive Model of Bulimia Nervosa: Theory and Evidence	238	(7)
References	245	(4)
Subject Index	249	(4)
Author Index	253