Despite ongoing criticism of strict beauty ideals, cosmetic surgeons and diet pill manufacturers continue to thrive and tolerance for body flaws seems to lessen every day. More and more people have begun to internalize a need for physical perfection. And the psychological distress that accompanies body image dissatisfaction leaves many individuals in a long-term struggle.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Body Image Dissatisfaction is a manual for practitioners seeking to help clients let go of self-judgment and preoccupation with body image. Mindfulness and acceptance approaches target the underlying anxiety and perfectionism that keep many trapped in destructive relationships with their bodies. This book presents a clear plan for showing clients how to clarify their values to help broaden their lives and refocus on what is most meaningful and vital to them. It presents a clear ACT protocol, complete with sample scripts, therapy exercises, case studies, and worksheets, for treating body image dissatisfaction. You'll learn from a wide range of clinical examples of body image dissatisfaction, some of which explore manifestations in medical populations. The treatment protocol in this book can be effectively applied to both men and women, across a wide age range.

About the Author

Adria Pearson is a clinical psychologist and author living in Denver, Colorado. She received her PhD from the University of Nevada, Reno, where she was trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) by Dr. Steven Hayes and Dr. Victoria Follette.

Adria pearson's research and clinical work focuses largely on developing and improving behavioral treatment for binge eating and body image problems.

Book Information
ISBN 9781626258273
Author Adria Pearson
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint New Harbinger Publications
Publisher New Harbinger Publications
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 12mm