Many people occasionally suffer from a negative body self-image but for an increasing number of people this can turn into a more serious preoccupation. One per cent of the population will develop Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) a condition characterised by severe preoccupation with a perceived physical defect. Body image problems can cause significant distress & can lead to further problems such as anxiety eating disorders & social phobia. It has long been recognised that negative body image problems are a factor in the onset & maintenance of many eating disorders. However they can be successfully treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Praise for Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder & the Overcoming" series: "' Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" is an affordable & highly recommended read
- " The Psychologist". ' The best consumer-friendly CBT-based books... All are very thorough'
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As many as one in 20 women in the western world suffer bouts of uncontrolled binge-eating. Going without food for long periods making yourself vomit & taking laxatives you don't need are also common & are symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Such illness costs lives if not successfully treated. Now in its second edition Peter Cooper's sympathetic & highly acclaimed guide gives a clear explanation of the disorder & the serious health issues that can result from it. He describes the treatments available today & most importantly sets out a self-help guide for those who want to tackle their difficulties for themselves with a step-by-step programme. This is a real chance for sufferers to take the road to recovery & will give their friends & family a much clearer understanding of the illness & its remedy. ...

This book will help the sufferer understand the links between past trauma & present difficulties & offers ways to gain control over these problems allowing the individual to deal with intrusive memories manage mood swings & build better relationships in adulthood. ...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness characterised by severe exhaustion & flu-like symptoms affecting possibly 10 per cent of the UK population for which conventional medicine currently has no cure. Now the authors who practise at the CFS Research & Treatment Unit University of London have developed this new self-help guide. Via recognised CBT techniques that change our attitude & coping strategies this approach is successful in breaking the cycle of fatigue with a reduction in symptoms & disability in up to two-thirds of sufferers. This book offers improving sleep patterns; practical strategies for balancing activity & rest; dealing with blocks to recovery; stress & ways of coping; & how relatives & friends can help. ...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treats disorders by changing patterns of behaviour & thought that may be unhelpful. It is now internationally established as a key method of helping overcome longstanding & disabling conditions both psychological & physical. This book provides a clinically proven self-help approach to pain management based on the authors work with sufferers at Bradford Hospital. Chronic pain that has lasted more than six months can be caused by a number of factors including stress prolonged muscle tension & the fact that nerves carrying the pain message have developed a long-term memory for the pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help patients become more active relieve negative feelings reduce their distress & help them to manage pain more effectively. This title helps you understand why pain persists when theres no injury or disease present. It explains how to use drugs more effectively. It gives guidance for how to become fitter & more active. It offers practical tips on improving sleep & relaxation. It covers better management of depression anxiety & anger. It provides advice on maintaining healthy & happy relationships with family & friends. Drawing on feedback from hundreds of pain patients Overcoming Chronic Pain" will help readers escape from the distressing cycle of chronic pain." ...

If you suffer from depression you are far from alone. Depression is very common affecting over 300 million people around the world. Written by Professor Paul Gilbert internationally recognised for his work on depression this highly acclaimed self-help book has been of benefit to thousands of people including sufferers their friends & families & those working in the medical profession. This fully revised third edition has been extensively updated & rewritten to reflect over ten years of new research on understanding & treating depression particularly the importance of developing compassionate ways of thinking behaving & feeling. It contains helpful case studies & new easy-to-follow step-by-step suggestions & exercises to help you understand your depression & lift your mood. ...

Building on the success of previous editions Overcoming Depression & Low Mood presents a series of self-help workbooks for use in self-assessing & managing depression & periods of low mood with support from a health care professional. This book covers all the issues that are known to be problematic in depression in the clear user-friendly format that is associated with the Overcoming..." series. The interactive questions & worksheets are a key feature of the series & they are plentiful & appropriate in this new title. Using the established Five Areas Assessment model of depression the book provides a clear model of intervention using the proven cognitive behaviour therapy evidence-based approach. It is empowering & supportive helping readers make changes to their lives in a planned & achievable way. The workbooks also provide an invaluable resource for counsellors general practitioners nursing staff psychiatrists social workers & others working with people suffering from low mood or depression." ...

Up to 1 in 5 people in the UK suffer from diagnosable depression (bbc.co.uk)
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In writing this practical book Ronit Bird has drawn on her teaching & training experience to create teaching plans for key numeracy topics aimed at those working with students aged 9-16. She provides detailed strategies for teaching numeracy skills through a progression of practical activities & visualisation techniques which build the self-esteem of students who need extra help & give them a basic foundation in number. While the plans cover the National Numeracy Strategy they can also be used in any setting where maths is being taught. Topics covered include: games & puzzles for learning number components; bridging; multiplication; division; & reasoning strategies. A bank of accompanying resources games activities & Sudoku puzzles is available on the CD included with this book. This is an ideal resource for both class teachers & maths subject teachers & is equally useful for teaching assistants & learning support assistants. ...

Grief is a natural & healthy reaction to loss but it can be extremely debilitating & result in a downward emotional spiral impacting on such aspects of life as relationships & work. Relentless grief can cause a host of physical problems due to the sufferer not looking after themselves properly for example not eating becoming over-reliant on alcohol experiencing disrupted sleep. It can also lead to serious emotional & psychological problems such as depression anxiety health anxiety & panic attacks. This self-help book will prove invaluable to the recently bereaved guiding them through the painful process of bereavement. Topics covered include: dealing with expected or unexpected death; challenging unhelpful thoughts; establishing a routine & tackling avoidance; returning to work; practical aspects such as dealing with the funeral birthdays etc; & planning a new future. ...