False Bodies, True Selves explores the phenomenon of growing numbers of people in western society and beyond completely embedding their sense of identity in their appearance. Unlike other books which address either theoretical models of appearance-focused identity struggles or explore lived experiences of appearance-based battles, False Bodies delves into both. Importantly, the spiritual aspects of what it is to become enemies with one's body are given center stage in the context of Donald Winnicott's theory of the true Self and the false Self.

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Drawing on yogic philosophy and psychoanalytic concepts, Bodies Arising takes the reader on a journey beyond dieting and disordered eating, towards a love of their body.

Exploring ACT, CFT, EMDR, mindfulness and yogic practices, this much-needed professional guide increases knowledge of embodied and trauma-informed approaches to understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder. It includes contributions from professionals and people with lived experience and features exercises for use in therapy.