{"title":"Alexandra Clarke","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Clarke offers insightful and compassionate works centred on mental health and personal well-being. Her writing provides practical guidance and support for those facing challenges such as body dysmorphic disorder, helping readers navigate complex emotional landscapes with understanding and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e category, Clarke's books are valuable resources for anyone seeking to improve their mental health or support loved ones through recovery. Her accessible approach makes difficult topics more approachable, fostering hope and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"overcoming-body-dysmorphic-disorder-2nd-edition-by-alexandra-clarke-9781472148476","title":"Overcoming Body Dysmorphic Disorder 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDon't allow a negative body image to ruin your life.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Not only a truly comprehensive self-help guide but an enormously helpful resource for professionals. With this book, the authors have made a great contribution to the alleviation of suffering' \u003cb\u003eKevin Gournay CBE, emeritus professor, King's College London\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew of us are happy with our bodies, but three in every hundred people have a body image problem. One that frequently occurs is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) - a recognised psychological condition when people become fixated on perceived defects in their appearance, very real to them but not apparent to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther body image problems can arise from difficulty in dealing with a disfigurement, eating disorders or dissatisfaction with weight or shape. Such preoccupations not only cause distress but can lead to anxiety or social phobia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is written by authors who are highly experienced in treating BDD and will provide you with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA clear, step-by-step course based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe tools to enable you to understand, work through and take control of your life again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOvercoming\u003c\/b\u003e self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the \u003ci\u003eOvercoming\u003c\/i\u003e series are recommended under the Reading Well scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426917138668,"sku":"9781472148476","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472148476.jpg?v=1774767790"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alexandra-clarke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}