ACT for Anorexia Nervosa

ACT for Anorexia Nervosa
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 297
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ISBN-10 : 9781462540341
ISBN-13 : 1462540341
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Book Synopsis ACT for Anorexia Nervosa by : Rhonda M. Merwin

Download or read book ACT for Anorexia Nervosa written by Rhonda M. Merwin and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to present a roadmap for tailoring acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to the serious, complex challenges of anorexia nervosa (AN). Leading authorities describe interventions grounded in ACT core processes--Defusion, Acceptance, Attention to the Present Moment, Self-Awareness, Values, and Committed Action. Guidance is provided for conducting functional assessments with adolescents and adults and working toward individualized treatment goals, starting with weight restoration. The book also discusses ways to engage parents and other family members in treatment. It features therapist scripts, sample dialogues, case examples, and reproducible forms and handouts. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.


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