Author : Michael P. Twohig
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019767030X
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (976 download)
Book Synopsis Trichotillomania: Therapist Guide by : Michael P. Twohig
Download or read book Trichotillomania: Therapist Guide written by Michael P. Twohig and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder of secrecy and shame. Many with the problem do not know it has a name, and many who know what they have, cannot find knowledgeable providers. Research on the etiology, maintenance, and treatment of TTM has grown dramatically since this program was first published. Still, our understanding of this complicated disorder remains incomplete, and few effective therapeutic options exist. Behavior therapy still maintains the strongest empirical support (Farhat et al., 2020 ), having reliably outperformed medications in head-to-head, albeit small, efficacy trials. Unfortunately, the number of mental health providers familiar with TTM and its treatment remains limited. This therapist guide and client workbook were written as tools for therapists to become familiar with an effective treatment for TTM"--