Short-term cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients with eating disorders

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is considered the most effective method for working with adults and adolescents suffering from eating disorders. However, the application of CBT in the treatment of eating disorders is characterized by high costs and an unregulated duration of therapy, which creates an additional burden on professionals and complicates clients' access to professional help. This book describes a scientifically based brief course of CBT for working with clients suffering from eating disorders. The course is designed for just ten sessions and aims to standardize the treatment process, reducing its duration and cost, which will not only increase effectiveness but also improve the accessibility of therapy. Most specialized institutions are limited in the number of therapy sessions they can offer to individuals with eating disorders. Until now, professionals have not had a unified protocol that would establish which cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques should be used in such circumstances. This easy-to-read book, purposefully created by experts in this field, aims to introduce psychotherapists to a specialized CBT program designed for ten sessions. The authors clearly explain key working methods, present arguments in support of their application, provide understandable examples, and offer supplementary materials. Additionally, the book addresses the issue of finding a balance between adhering to the protocol and ensuring a sufficient level of flexibility to respond to individual needs and weekly changes in the client's condition. This publication will be a valuable acquisition for all professionals involved in the treatment of eating disorders in the 21st century. For most people suffering from eating disorders, it is difficult to access timely quality and effective treatment. The brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for clients with eating disorders without weight deficit (CBT-10 method) describes a new brief and effective format of cognitive-behavioral therapy aimed at making necessary treatment more accessible to a wide range of individuals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a psychotherapy method with a strong evidence base, effective for all adult clients and most adolescents with eating disorders. This CBT protocol, designed for ten sessions (CBT-10), is suitable for all individuals suffering from eating disorders without a significant weight deficit and aims to help young people and adults overcome this ailment. Implementing the CBT-10 program with clients will help professionals spend less time on treatment, reduce waiting times, and more promptly assist people in need. This flexible protocol can be easily adapted to the client's needs, rather than trying to fit the client into the protocol requirements. This book offers a scientifically based treatment program that can be equally effectively applied by experienced and novice therapists to help clients overcome their disorder and return to normal life. This book will be of interest to clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, dieticians, junior medical staff, and other professionals working with individuals suffering from eating disorders.