Comorbid Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Jenna DiLossi, PsyD, ABPP, is the cofounder and clinical director of the Center for Hope & Health, LLC. As a clinical psychologist and professional counselor, she is also board certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology, a CBT-certified therapist and trainer/consultant, and a prolonged exposure therapist and supervisor. Melissa Harrison, MA, LPC, is the cofounder and director of operations of the Center for Hope & Health, LLC. She is licensed as a professional counselor. She is also a CBT-certified therapist and trainer/consultant and a prolonged exposure therapist and supervisor.

• Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; Part I. Overview of the Existing Literature: 1. Understanding eating disorders; 2. Review of eating disorder treatment; 3. Understanding obsessive-compulsive disorder; 4. Diagnostic comorbidity and phenomenological overlap of eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder; 5. Identifying common themes across treatments for eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder; 6. Identifying mechanisms of action across treatments for eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder; Part II. Clinical Pitfalls and Treatment Failures: 7. Underweight and malnourished patients; 8. Provider collaboration in eating disorder treatment; 9. Impact of eating disorder treatment on obsessive-compulsive symptoms; 10. The relationship between eating, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation in obsessive-compulsive disorder; 11. Poorly executed exposures; 12. Considerations for exposure therapy in eating disorder treatment; 13. Subclinical features as treatment barriers; Part III. Evidence-Informed Considerations for Assessment and Treatment: 14. Thorough assessment; 15. Collaborative conceptualization and treatment planning; 16. Navigating meal planning; 17. Navigating self-monitoring; 18. Navigating the scale & weighing; 19. Navigating body image; Part IV. Special Topics and Future Considerations: 20. Special topics and challenges in treatment; 21. Continued research; References; Index.

'DiLossi and Harrison have expertly crafted an invaluable resource for therapists navigating the complex overlap of comorbid EDs and OCD. Their clear and concise writing style enhances the accessibility of this clinical guide, making it an indispensable tool for practitioners. Addressing a significant gap in the field, it provides much-needed practical guidance and insights to assist experienced and novice therapists alike. Combining their extensive clinical experience and in-depth knowledge of current research, the authors illuminate the intricate relationship between these disorders. They skillfully explore real-world clinical challenges and present evidence-informed treatment strategies that consider the interplay of EDs and OCD. By equipping therapists with the vital knowledge and tools needed when providing treatment for individuals with both EDs and OCD, this clinician's guide will greatly enhance patient care.' Suzanne Straebler, Ph.D., PMH-BC, Director, Center for Eating Disorders Partial Hospital Program and Outpatient Clinic, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital