1st Edition
An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders 9 Foundational Skills for a Lasting Recovery
An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders walks therapists through how to effectively resolve the most common yet nuanced struggles that clients with disordered eating face on a daily basis.
This straightforward workbook begins by demystifying the complexities and nuances of eating disorders. It then helps therapists understand the need for an integrative approach and walks them through how to assess a client’s biological, psychological, social, and spiritual domains as they correlate with disordered eating behaviors and thoughts. This is accomplished with the BASIC I.D. assessment model and a multimodal therapy framework, both created by Dr. Arnold Lazarus. Nine foundational skills are provided for clients to achieve lasting recovery and avoid the all-too-common relapse rate of eating disorders.
Each foundational skill is presented in its own chapter, complete with data, case vignettes, worksheets, and exercises developed over twenty years of research and client management. With this book, therapists both new and experienced will boost their confidence, gain practical tools, and bring more efficiency to their individual or group sessions.
Part 1. An Integrative Skills-Building Approach to Treating Eating Disorders 1. The Misunderstood Eating Disorder 2. Treating the Person Part 2. Teaching Mindfulness Skills for Recovery 3. Foundational Skill #1 Establishing a Mind- Body Connection 4. Foundational Skill #2 Uncovering the Meaning Behind Food and Eating Part 3. Teaching Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance Skills for Recovery 5. Foundational Skill #3 Quieting Negative Thoughts 6. Foundational Skill #4 Practicing Self-Compassion, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Care 7. Foundational Skill #5 Exploring Body Neutrality and Acceptance Part 4. Teaching Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills for Recovery 8. Foundational Skill #6 Understanding Myself in Relation to Others 9. Foundational Skill #7 Coping with Emotional Triggers and Building Resilience 10. Foundational Skill #8 Using My Authentic Voice Part 5. Teaching Existential Skills for Recovery 11. Foundational Skill #9 Changing My Story
Biography
Bethany C. Crowley, LMFT, CEDS, BCN is the founder and clinical director of The Journey Therapy, an intensive outpatient program for those with eating disorders. She is a certified eating disorders specialist with more than twenty years experience treating the struggles of food and body image through direct client care.
"From the perspective of a family physician with obesity medicine training, Crowley's book is a remarkable blend of scientific rigor, clinical wisdom drawing from decades of experience, and holistic compassion that will enlighten and empower therapists who wants to help their clients understand and overcome their eating disorder."
Dr. Nick Knear- Bell, MD, American Board of Obesity Medicine Diplomate, NASM nutritionist
“Eating disorders are among the most challenging and potentially lethal problems mental and behavioral health clinicians encounter. Beyond the need for scientifically grounded treatment, they also require a great deal of clinical artistry to succeed. This is why Bethany Crowley’s fantastic book, is an absolute gem. In a wonderfully warm and inviting manner, Bethany weaves together the art and science of effective care for eating disorders. Indeed, she provides a template for a great deal of powerful, behavioral health care methods that easily transcends any single diagnosis or condition. I will happily recommend this fine book to my patients and colleagues alike!”
Clifford N. Lazarus, PhD, NJ licensed psychologist, co-founder & director, The Lazarus Institute for Multimodal Therapy
