Trauma-Informed and Embodied Approaches to Body Dysmorphic Disorder - by Nicole Schnackenberg (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

As a practising Psychotherapist and Yoga practitioner, I thoroughly endorse this compassionate, insightful and educational book by Dr Nicole Schnackenberg and her colleagues. This book contains so many nuggets of wisdom for clinicians and even carers, to help those suffering from this very misunderstood mental health condition.--Tracy Northampton, BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Patron of the BDD Foundation

Body Dysmorphic Disorder can be a devastating condition with high rates of suicide and needless cosmetic procedures. It can be tricky to treat. Nicole Schnakenberg and colleagues provide hope with exciting new approaches for overcoming BDD.--Professor David Veale, Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

About the Author

Dr Nicole Schnackenberg is a Child, Community and Educational Psychologist and yoga therapist. Nicole is a trustee of the BDD Foundation and Give Back Yoga UK; and a director of the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance. She is also the Founding Director of Labyrinth House, a family wellbeing hub in Essex.