A Cognitive-Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa The Maudsley Model

Based on the authors' pioneering work and up-to-date research at London's Maudsley hospital, A Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa provides adults with anorexia nervosa and the professionals working alongside them with a practical resource to work through together.

The approach described is recommended by the National Institute of Clinical and Care Excellence (NICE) as a first-line, evidence-based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa. A Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa provides adults with anorexia nervosa and the professionals working alongside them with a practical resource to work through together.

The manual is divided into accessible modules, providing a co-ordinated, step-by-step guide to recovery. Modules include:

• Nutrition
• Developing treatment goals
• Exploring thinking styles
• Developing an identity beyond anorexia.

A Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa is a highly beneficial aid to recovery for those with the condition, their families and mental health professionals.

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Background to MANTRA

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Chapter 3 No (Wo)Man is an Island – Working with Support

Chapter 4 Improving Your Nutritional Health

Chapter 5 My Anorexia Nervosa: Why, What and How?

Chapter 6 Developing Treatment Goals

Chapter 7 The Emotional and Social Mind

Chapter 8 Exploring Thinking Styles

Chapter 9 Identity

Chapter 10 The Virtuous Flower of Recovery from Anorexia

Appendix 1 Worksheets for Supporters

Appendix 2 Writing in Therapy- Information Sheet

Appendix 3 Writing Experiment Sheet

Appendix 4 Traffic Light Relapse Prevention Plan

Ulrike Schmidt is Professor of Eating Disorders at King’s College London and a Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Helen Startup is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Senior Research Fellow at the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Janet Treasure is Professor of Psychiatry at King’s College London and a Consultant Psychiatrist in Eating Disorders at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.