Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder

1. Introduction to BDD

2. Treatment Overview and Roadmap

3. Special Considerations in Treating Patients with BDD

4. Diagnosing and Assessing BDD and Associated Symptoms

5. Enhancing Motivation

II. Introductory Sessions: Laying the Foundation for Successful Treatment

6. Session 1: Assessing BDD, Orienting the Patient to CBT-BDD, and Assessing Motivation

7. Session 2: Education and Case Formulation

8. Session 3: Setting Goals, Describing CBT-BDD, and Assessing Thoughts

III. Core Treatment Components

9. Sessions 4-5: Evaluating Self-Defeating Thoughts

10. Session 6: Introducing Exposure

11. Sessions 7-9: Adding Ritual Prevention

12. Session 10: Perceptual Retraining for Mirror Checking

13. Sessions 11-20: Introducing Advanced Cognitive Strategies and Moving Forward

14. Termination Sessions, Relapse Prevention, and Booster Sessions

IV. Optional Modules for Patients with Relevant Symptoms

15. Skin Picking and Hair Pulling

16. Weight, Shape, and Muscularity

17. Cosmetic Treatment

18. Depression