Workshop 19

 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder

Terry Wilson, Rutgers University, USA

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The workshop is relevant for those with limited knowledge of CBT as well as therapists interested in learning state-of-the-art developments.  The focus is on bulimia nervosa and EDNOS, with particular emphasis on BED.
 
Key Objectives:
1) understand basic theory-driven, manual based treatment of bulimia nervosa and EDNOS
2) learn how to individualize therapy within the context of manual-based treatment
3) learn expanded range of strategies for treating body shape and weight concerns
4) learn expanded range of strategies for addressing negative affect and interpersonal problems that contribute to the maintenance of eating disorders
5) understand strategies for enhancing motivation in treatment-resistant patients
6) describe the most effective treatment of Binge Eating Disorder.

Training Modalities: Lecture, discussion, and role-play.

Terry Wilson, Ph.D. is the Oscar K. Buros Professor of Psychology and Director of the Eating Disorders Clinic at Rutgers University, USA.  He has co-authored or edited several books, including Binge Eating: Nature, Assessment, and Treatment (with C.G. Fairburn); published numerous scientific articles; and is the current editor of Behaviour Research and Therapy. The recipient of several awards for distinguished contributions to the field of clinical psychology, he was a member of the APA Eating Disorders Work Group that developed the diagnostic criteria for eating disorders in DSM-IV.
 
References:  1) Fairburn, C. G., Marcus, M. D., and Wilson, G. T. (1993). Cognitive behaviour therapy for binge eating and bulimia nervosa: A comprehensive treatment manual. In C. G. Fairburn and G. T. Wilson (Eds.), Binge eating: Nature, assessment and treatment (pp. 361– 404). New York: Guilford Press.
2) Wilson, G. T. (2004).  Acceptance and change in the treatment of eating disorders: The evolution of manual-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In S. C. Hayes, V. M. Follette, and M. Linehan, (Eds.), Acceptance, mindfulness, and behavior change. New York: Guilford Press.
3) Wilson, G. T., Fairburn, C. G. and Agras, W. S. (1997). Cognitive‑behavioral therapy for bulimia nervosa. In D. M. Garner and P. Garfinkel (Eds.),  Handbook of treatment for eating disorders. (pp. 67-93). New York: Guilford Press.