Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Treatment Manual

Katherine A. Phillips, MD
The Guilford Press
2012
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Many people struggle with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a condition where they worry excessively about flaws in their appearance. This book offers clear help for those challenges.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to connect with and support people who feel they have physical defects
  • Easy-to-follow steps to reduce negative thoughts and harmful behaviors linked to BDD
  • Practical tools, including over 50 handouts and forms, to guide treatment sessions

Written by experts, this guide provides simple and effective ways to improve daily life for those with BDD. It also pairs well with a self-help book for people with milder body image concerns. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand or support someone facing body image struggles.