Prison of Food: Research and Treatment of Eating Disorders

by Giorgio Nardone (Editor), Roberta Milanese (Editor), Tiziana Verbitz (Editor)

This groundbreaking volume concentrates on solution-oriented treatment of some of the most difficult pathologies - anorexia, bulimia and vomiting (as a separate category introduced by Nardone et al). The logic and apparent simplicity of the way these complex conditions are treated is truly outstanding. As opposed to a long-drawn psychotherapy, Nardone and his colleagues offer a relatively short period of treatment, consisting of dialogue between the patient and the therapist, and sometimes the patient's family. The patient is also given some "homework" to do in-between the sessions. Rather than looking at the "why" of the situation, this approach looks at "how" the problem manifests itself and what can be done about it. The book starts by outlining the pathologies and the logic behind this type of brief therapy. It then moves on to examine particular case studies and the reader gets immersed in the fascinating dialogue between the therapist and the client.

298 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

About the author

Giorgio Nardone (Arezzo, 23 settembre 1958) è uno psicologo e psicoterapeuta italiano.
È il fondatore insieme a Paul Watzlawick del Centro di Terapia Strategica di Arezzo (ove svolge la sua attività di Psicoterapeuta e coach) ed è considerato la figura di maggior spicco della tradizione della scuola di Palo Alto.
È autore di numerosi saggi tradotti in varie lingue e di libri di carattere divulgativo destinati al grande pubblico.

Reviews

[Catalina González · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uno de los grandes maestros de la psicoterapia. Humildad y honestidad sobre los tratamientos. Ser claros y reales ante todo. Súper recomendado para la práctica de la terapia.

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

A schoolboy text: look teacher how much I know about the subject. And I've made some graphics with the wonderful Microsoft Excel too. Another drop in the ocean of eating disorders so called research. And the results are rather homeopathic.