1st Edition

DBT Principles and Strategies in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Eating Disorders

335 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

335 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

335 Pages 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

DBT Principles and Strategies in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Eating Disorders is an in-depth exploration of DBT strategies and principles that can be applied by all members of a client’s multidisciplinary team, including dietitians and psychiatric providers. While previous DBT-related texts focus on therapists, counselors, and social workers, this book’s discipline-specific and... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Empirical Literature Supporting the Use of DBT in the Treatment of Eating Disorders  3. Bringing DBT to Life  4. The “Spirit” of DBT  5. The Multidisciplinary Team in DBT-Based Eating Disorders Treatment  6. The Structure of DBT  7. The Biosocial Theories of the Development of Eating Disorders  8. The Stages of DBT  9. Getting Your Patient's Buy-In  10. The Theraputic Relationship in DBT  11. Dialectical Strategies  12. Creating a DBT Treatment Target Hierachy  13. Constructing and Using a Multidisciplinary DBT Diary Card  14. Chain Analysis and Behavior Analysis  15. Missing-Links Analysis  16. The Four CBT Procedures Embedded Within DBT  17. Solution Analysis and Tips for Closing Your Session  18. The Second Mode of DBT - Skills Training  19. The Third Mode of DBT - In-the-Moment Coaching  20. The Fourth Mode of DBT - Case Consultation Meetings  21. Case Management Strategies  22. The Involvement of Families and Supports in Eating Disorder Treatment and Revisiting Your Initial Thoughts About Megan  23. Tips for Administrators and Supervisors 

Biography

Alyssa H. Kalata, Ph.D, is a licensed psychologist with significant experience as a provider, supervisor, administrator, and public speaker in the realm of behavioral healthcare.

Elysse Thebner Miller, MPH, RDN, LDN, CEDS-S, is a registered dietitian with fifteen years of clinical and supervisory experience treating eating disorders across the lifespan in inpatient and outpatient settings.

"DBT Principles and Strategies in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Eating Disorders provides a fabulous platform to launch a fully multidisciplinary approach to utilizing dialectical behavior therapy for eating disorders care. Kalata and Miller provide in-depth application of therapeutic concepts that maintain the scope of practice for each discipline of eating disorder professionals in an easy to understand and utilize format. With multidisciplinary practice as the state of the art in eating disorders care, this book is a must-have guide."

Leah L. Graves, RDN, LDN, hon CEDS-S, FAED