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THE GUILFORD PRESS
IntegratIve CognItIve–affeCtIve
therapy for BulImIa nervosa
also available
Assessment of Eating Disorders
Edited by James E. Mitchell and Carol B. Peterson
Binge-Eating Disorder:
Clinical Foundations and Treatment
James E. Mitchell, Michael J. Devlin, Martina de Zwaan,
Carol B. Peterson, and Scott J. Crow
The Treatment of Eating Disorders:
A Clinical Handbook
Edited by Carlos M. Grilo
and James E. Mitchell
Integrative
Cognitive–Affective
Therapy for
Bulimia Nervosa
A Treatment Manual
Stephen A. Wonderlich, Carol B. Peterson,
and Tracey Leone Smith
with Marjorie H. Klein, James E. Mitchell,
and Scott J. Crow
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Wonderlich, Stephen.
Integrative cognitive–affective therapy for bulimia nervosa : a treatment manual / by Stephen A.
Wonderlich, Carol B. Peterson, and Tracey Leone Smith.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4625-2199-9 (paperback)
1. Bulimia—Treatment—Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Cognitive therapy—Handbooks,
manuals, etc. I. Peterson, Carol B. II. Smith, Tracey Leone, 1957–
RC552.B84W66 2015
616.85′2630651—dc23
2015014549
To our teachers, our patients,
and the individuals who participated in our studies
About the Authors
Stephen A. Wonderlich, PhD, the Chester Fritz Distinguished University Profes-
sor in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Director of Clinical Research at the
Neuropsychiatric Research Institute. He is also Chairperson of the Eating Disorder
Department at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Dr. Wonderlich was presi-
dent of the Academy for Eating Disorders in 1999–2000 and currently serves on
several journal editorial boards. He is a recipient of the Academy for Eating Disor-
ders Leadership Award in Research and the National Eating Disorders Association
Price Family Award for Research Excellence. Dr. Wonderlich’s research interests
include the development of new treatments for individuals with eating disorders and
identification of factors that either maintain or increase the risk for eating disorders.
He publishes widely in the psychology and psychiatry literature and is the author or
editor of six other books.
Carol B. Peterson, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of
Minnesota. She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders and a member of
the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Dr. Peterson’s
research focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders,
particularly psychotherapy treatment outcome studies. She also maintains a clinical
practice and is Training Director at The Emily Program, an eating disorders treat-
ment center.
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viii About the Authors
Tracey Leone Smith, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Menninger Department of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She
serves as Psychotherapy Coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in
Mental Health Services in the VA Central Office. Her research has focused broadly
on psychotherapy research, personality disorders, and the interpersonal processes
that contribute to the etiology and treatment of mental health problems.
Marjorie H. Klein, PhD, is Professor of Psychiatry (Emeritus) in the Department of
Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin Medical School and in the Women’s Stud-
ies Program at the University of Wisconsin. Her research has focused primarily on
psychotherapy process and outcome research. Dr. Klein has developed methods for
assessing patient experiential involvement and change in psychotherapy and mea-
sures for personality disorders and personality change. Other research has focused
on the role of stress in family functioning and child development. Over the past
25 years, Dr. Klein has served on numerous National Institute of Mental Health
Grant and Program Review Committees. She has published more than 100 journal
articles and three books; given more than 130 presentations; and served on the
editorial boards of seven journals, including The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice
and Research and the Journal of Personality Disorders.
James E. Mitchell, MD, is the NRI/Lee A. Christoferson M.D. Professor and Chair-
man of the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is also the Chester Fritz Distinguished
University Professor and serves as president and Scientific Director of the Neuro-
psychiatric Research Institute. Dr. Mitchell’s research focuses on eating disorders,
obesity, and bariatric surgery. He is past president of the Academy for Eating Disor-
ders and the Eating Disorders Research Society and a recipient of the Academy for
Eating Disorders Lifetime Achievement Award for Research in Eating Disorders, the
National Eating Disorders Coalition Award for Research Leadership, and the Eat-
ing Disorders Research Society Research Award. Dr. Mitchell serves on the editorial
boards of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and Surgery for Obesity
and Related Diseases. He has written over 500 scientific articles and is author, coau-
thor, or editor of 18 other books.
Scott J. Crow, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota and
Director of Research at The Emily Program. He is also Program Director for the
Midwest Regional Postdoctoral Training Program in Eating Disorders Research.
Dr. Crow’s research focuses on eating disorders and obesity. He is past president of
the Academy for Eating Disorders and is Editor in Chief of The Eating Disorders
Review. He has written over 200 scientific articles in the fields of eating disorders
and obesity.
Description:Packed with useful clinical tools, this state-of-the-art manual presents an empirically supported treatment solidly grounded in current scientific knowledge. Integrative cognitive-affective therapy for bulimia nervosa (ICAT-BN) has a unique emphasis on emotion. Interventions focus on helping clients
