This clinical manual provides a CBT-based psychosocial
intervention for use with individuals distressed about their
appearance due to a disfigurement from birth, accident or illness,
or those coping with another visible difference.
* Contains a wealth of case material with specific relevance to
physical health conditions that affect appearance, practical advice
on assessment, and session-by-session guidance for addressing
common issues
* Written by leading academics and clinicians working in the
management of disfigurement and rational appearance anxiety
* Uses a flexible stepped-care model that allows for use by
experienced CBT practitioners as well those wishing to deliver a
more basic psychological intervention
* Identifies the psychological factors involved in appearance
anxiety while also addressing the practical concerns of living with
a visible difference, such as managing the reactions of others
