ABSTRACT

In Face to Face with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, BDD expert Arie Winograd shares his unique insights as a psychotherapist who has spent thousands of hours treating patients with this uniquely complex disorder. By specifically focusing on the patient-clinician relationship and exploring treatment options beyond the cognitive behavioral model, this groundbreaking new text offers a new perspective designed to help practitioners truly understand the emotional inner-workings of the BDD client, and in turn, how to genuinely connect with them in order to facilitate recovery. Also included are two chapters written by former BDD sufferers chronicling their personal struggles with the disorder.

chapter 2|13 pages

The Genesis

Where Does Body Dysmorphic Disorder Begin?

chapter 3|11 pages

Psychotherapy and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

chapter 4|13 pages

Furry Caterpillars on My Forehead

Sadie's Story

chapter 5|30 pages

“If Only I Could Fix It”

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Compulsions

chapter 6|10 pages

Comorbidity and Misdiagnoses

chapter 8|11 pages

In My Own Words

Miquel's Story

chapter 9|12 pages

The Cerebral Conundrum

Cognitive Therapy

chapter 10|5 pages

Medication Management

chapter 11|17 pages

Intimacy and Interpersonal Relationships

chapter 12|14 pages

The Trauma Conceptualization Model

chapter 13|28 pages

Personality and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

chapter 14|13 pages

The Family System

chapter 15|7 pages

Group Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder