Treating Eating Disorders with DBT

“In this book, Federici and Wisniewski bring MED-DBT to life with the same clarity, warmth, and clinical brilliance that they bring to their workshops. The book lays out a flexible treatment protocol that addresses the complex interplay of emotional, biological, and environmental factors that fuel eating disorders in multi-problem presentations. The authors’ voices are unmistakable—compassionate, direct, and wise—and their respect for clients permeates every page. With rich clinical examples, an accessible tone, and step-by-step guidance, this book is a ‘must have’ for both eating disorder clinicians looking to expand their repertoires and DBT therapists hoping to work effectively with people with eating disorders. It fills a critical gap for treatment of individuals who have not benefited from traditional therapies.”

—Cynthia M. Bulik, PhD, FAED, Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders and Founding Director, University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders; Director, Centre for Eating Disorders Innovation, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden