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The DBT solution for emotional eating : a proven program to break the cycle of bingeing and out-of-control eating / Debra L. Safer, Sarah Adler, Philip C. Masson.

by Safer, Debra L., author.

New York, NY : The Guilford Press, [2018]

viii, 278 pages ; 27 cm

Introduction -- What You Will Learn in This Program: Preview of Upcoming Chapters -- 1. The DBT Approach to Stopping Binge Eating -- 2. Making a Commitment to Stop Binge Eating -- 3. Discussing Program Goals and the Tools to Get You There -- 4. Learning to Become Your Own DBT Coach -- 5. The Benefits of Dialectical Thinking and Mindfulness -- 6. Becoming a More Skillful Observer -- 7. Staying on Track -- 8. Mindful Eating and Urge Surfing -- 9. Being Mindful of Your Current Emotion and Radically Accepting Your Emotions -- 10. Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind and Building Mastery -- 11. Building Positive Experiences: Steps for Increasing Positive Emotions -- 12. Distress Tolerance -- 13. Reviewing, Planning for the Future, and Preventing Relapse -- Appendix. What Studies Form the Basis for This Program? -- Resources.

"Eating can be a source of great pleasure--or deep distress. If you've picked up this book, chances are you're looking for tools to transform your relationship with food. Grounded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this motivating guide offers a powerful pathway to change. Drs. Debra L. Safer, Sarah Adler, and Philip C. Masson have translated their proven, state-of-the-art treatment into a compassionate self-help resource for anyone struggling with bingeing and other types of "stress eating." You will learn to: *Identify your emotional triggers. *Cope with painful or uncomfortable feelings in new and healthier ways. *Gain awareness of urges and cravings without acting on them. *Break free from self-judgment and other traps. *Practice specially tailored mindfulness techniques. *Make meaningful behavior changes, one doable step at a time. Vivid examples and stories help you build each DBT skill. Carefully crafted practical tools (you can download and print additional copies as needed) let you track your progress and fit the program to your own needs. Finally, freedom from out-of-control eating--and a happier future--are in sight. Mental health professionals, see also the related treatment manual, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating and Bulimia, by Debra L. Safer, Christy F. Telch, and Eunice Y. Chen"--Provided by publisher.

"Out-of-control eating is overwhelming and distressing--and one of the toughest habits to break. Grounded in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this motivating book offers a powerful pathway to change. Drs. Debra L. Safer, Sarah Adler, and Philip C. Masson have translated their proven treatment into an empathic self-help guide that focuses on the psychological triggers of bingeing and other types of "stress eating." Readers learn how to stop using food to soothe emotional pain and gain concrete skills for coping in a new and healthier way. Filled with vivid examples and stories, the book features pointers for building and practicing each DBT skill, mindfulness exercises, and downloadable practical tools that help readers tailor the program to their own needs. Finally, a transformed relationship to food--and a happier future--are in sight"--Provided by publisher.

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