Trauma-Informed and Embodied Approaches to Body Dysmorphic Disorder

The first guide to understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) using embodied, trauma-informed approaches

Exploring ACT, CFT, EMDR, mindfulness and yogic practices, this much-needed professional guide increases knowledge of embodied and trauma-informed approaches to understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder. It includes contributions from professionals and people with lived experience and features exercises for use in therapy.

Covering a range of embodied, trauma-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness and yogic practices, this guide addresses the impact of trauma and shame in the development of body dysmorphic disorder.

The chapters are written by professionals in the field and experts-by-lived-experience and feature practical exercises and activities designed for use in therapy.