Attention to the sensitivity and nuances of this condition is demonstrated throughout, with a fusion of clear clinical understanding and deep compassion.
We were delighted to receive an exclusive, advanced copy of the long-awaited 2nd Edition of ‘Overcoming Body Dysmorphic Disorder’. Things have come a long way since the publication of the 1st edition in 2009, titled ‘Overcoming Body Image Problems, including body dysmorphic disorder’. As part of a wider ‘Overcoming’ series, it’s great to see Body Dysmorphic Disorder front and centre. Attention to the sensitivity and nuances of this condition is demonstrated throughout, with a fusion of clear clinical understanding and deep compassion.
The warm and chatty language is under-pinned with evidence-based and up to date knowledge. Additions that we found particularly helpful were highlighting common myths around appearance, the embedding of self-compassion techniques throughout, the use of metaphors that bring concepts to life and the relatable case studies.
This isn’t just a book, it’s a self-help workbook. It takes you step by step on a journey to recovery, providing detailed explanation of each intervention, and with every chapter providing the ‘pit-stop’ space for journaling, encouraging both guided reflection and action.
