CBT for Appearance Anxiety
Author | : Alex Clarke |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 307 |
Release | : 2013-10-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118523414 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118523415 |
Rating | : 4/5 (415 Downloads) |
Download or read book CBT for Appearance Anxiety written by Alex Clarke and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clinical manual provides a CBT-based psychosocial intervention for use with individuals distressed about their appearance due to a disfigurement from birth, accident or illness, or those coping with another visible difference. Contains a wealth of case material with specific relevance to physical health conditions that affect appearance, practical advice on assessment, and session-by-session guidance for addressing common issues Written by leading academics and clinicians working in the management of disfigurement and rational appearance anxiety Uses a flexible stepped-care model that allows for use by experienced CBT practitioners as well those wishing to deliver a more basic psychological intervention Identifies the psychological factors involved in appearance anxiety while also addressing the practical concerns of living with a visible difference, such as managing the reactions of others