Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity: Helping Your Patients Make Changes That Last

by Birgitta Adolfsson Ph.D., Marilynn S. Arnold M.S.

Overview

Birgitta Adolfsson, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and has helped patients adapt to lifestyle change and treat their obesity for over 30 years.

Marilynn S. Arnold, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E., is a second-career dietitian whose 22 years of experience in treating diabetes has been divided between the clinic and the classroom. She has contributed to several publications, taken part in translation research, and participated in the development of the empowerment approach to diabetes patient education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580404631
Publisher:	American Diabetes Association
Publication date:	03/27/2012
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Birgitta Adolfsson, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and has helped patients adapt to lifestyle change and treat their obesity for over 30 years.

Marilynn S. Arnold, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E., is a second-career dietitian whose 22 years of experience in treating diabetes has been divided between the clinic and the classroom. She has contributed to several publications, taken part in translation research, and participated in the development of the empowerment approach to diabetes patient education.

Table of Contents

Foreword to the Second Edition v

Acknowledgments vii

Why This Book? ix

Part I Assessing the Problem 1

Chapter 1 The Global Challenge of Obesity 3

Chapter 2 The Burden on Society 5

Chapter 3 A Complex Mix of Factors 13

Chapter 4 Treatment Options 27

Chapter 5 The Paradigm of Care 37

Part II Designing Care to Address Obesity 41

Chapter 6 Changing Roles 43

Chapter 7 Building the Team 49

Chapter 8 Create a Supportive Environment 65

Chapter 9 Structuring the Care Process 69

Part III Tools to Facilitate Self-Care 79

Chapter 10 Problem Solving: An Introduction 81

Chapter 11 Step One: Identify the Problem 87

Chapter 12 Step Two: Explore Feelings 101

Chapter 13 Step Three: Set a Long-Term Goal 115

Chapter 14 Step Four: Make a Plan 121

Chapter 15 Step Five: Evaluate the Result 139

Chapter 16 Useful Models and Methods 145

Chapter 17 Practical Information 163

Chapter 18 Maintenance 175

Appendix 189

Resources 195

References 201

Index 223