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Eating Disorders and Obesity : a Counselor's Guide to Prevention and Treatment /

Both practical and comprehensive, this book provides a clearframework for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of eatingdisorders and obesity. Focusing on best practices and offering arange of current techniques, leaders in the field examine theselife-threatening disorders and propose treatment...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Choate, Laura Hensley (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hoboken : American Counseling Association, ©2013.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Both practical and comprehensive, this book provides a clearframework for the assessment, treatment, and prevention of eatingdisorders and obesity. Focusing on best practices and offering arange of current techniques, leaders in the field examine theselife-threatening disorders and propose treatment options forclients of all ages. This text, written specifically forcounselors, benefits from the authors' collective expertiseand emphasizes practitioner-friendly, wellness-based approachesthat counselors can use in their daily practice. Parts I and II of the text address risk factors in andsociocultural influences on the development of eating disorders, gender differences, the unique concerns of clients of color, ethical and legal issues, and assessment and diagnosis. Part IIIexplores prevention and early intervention with high-risk groups inschool, university, and community settings. The final sectionpresents a variety of treatment interventions, such ascognitive'behavioral, interpersonal, dialectical behavior, and family-based therapy.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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