Coping with / advice about eating disorders Books

Book Synopsis'I can tell you exactly the day it all went wrong - the day my mum attacked my dad with a kitchen knife. In those few, short seconds, a black hole opened up in my life and I fell right in.' Tina McGuff's life was perfect - or so she thought. Living in Dundee with her devoted parents and three younger sisters, she was a happy, healthy and confident thirteen-year-old. But all that changed in one horrifying act of revenge and Tina's world collapsed overnight. Terrified, lost and confused, she turned to the one thing she thought she could control - food. And so began the biggest fight of her life. Tina's life-or-death struggle with anorexia is told with devastating honesty in this extraordinary account of a girl at war with herself. Through her years in and out of psychiatric wards, Tina takes us to some of the darkest places of the mind. But in the end her courage, conviction and sheer determination win out. It took Tina seconds to snap and a lifetime to recover - but today, as a passionate campaigner for mental health, she is living proof that there is always a reason to hope that one day, things will get better.Trade ReviewThis book is inspiring and empowering. Tina takes you on a journey through her darkness and into the light, offering much needed insight and hope to those on a similar path. Thank you Tina for sharing your story with such open honest and clarity. You are a gift. -- Fi Munro * Author & public speaker *This book was exactly what I needed when I needed it. It was there for me when I felt alone. It gave me hope when I thought all hope was lost. So raw, honest, and inspiring. More books like this need to be written and shared. Thank you, Tina. -- Haven Marah * Model *Mother, Grandmother, and speaker sharing the lessons she has passed on to her daughters around working hard, spreading kindness, and finding your own positivity, confidence, and beauty - I read Tina McGuff's survival story with awe. She is truly a war-survivor. A veteran in the battle against mental illness in the form of anorexia. Like many of us, her feud takes place on the battlefield of her mind against an invisible enemy who strikes with words of inadequacy, failure, and fear. In a time where we are all struggling to understand mental illness, McGuff's courageous and candid story speaks to what it is like to face down an enemy that lurks in the hidden places of your mind and destroys you from within. This timely and important story is universal. For who among us has not heard an inner-voice whisper "You're not good enough" and wondered if it wasn't true? -- Linda Graham * . *What is exceptional about this book is that it's not only a heartwarming true story and a gripping read, but that it manages to be both while providing hope for so many by helping us understand so much about the psychology of this terrible disease. -- Gary Clark * Musician *Congrats on so many things, will keep reading your harrowing yet compelling tale. My pleasure Tina - your story is shocking and affirming in equal measure and I am sure a big help to many people who find themselves in similar situations. Congrats again. -- Dom Holland * Comedian, Author and Broadcaster *What an amazing book written with such honesty - you are such a strong and inspiring lady, thank you for sharing your story, I am sure it was not easy to be so open and honest but the help and hope it will give anyone going through a tough time is so important. -- Tana Ramsay * Author and broadcaster *

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Book Synopsis The complete program for mastering your hanger, from mindful-eating pioneer Dr. Susan Albers -- with 45 tips to turn hanger into happiness. It happens to all of us. One minute you''re happily going about your day, and a few seconds later you''re a snappy, illogical version of yourself. The culprit? Hanger. We''re living busier lives than ever before, and when we forget to eat -- or accidentally overeat -- hunger can make us angry, unreasonable, and dull, with big impacts on our emotional and psychological well being. And hanger can become a cycle. When we get too hungry, we''re more likely to make food decisions we regret, which sets us up for another hanger crash later on. The good news: when we make better decisions about food, we think more clearly, connect better in our relationships, and improve our performance. Hanger Management is the book that can help you break this cycle and create healthy habits that fuel and empower you. In Hanger Management, New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist Susan Albers sheds light on the causes of hanger, and shares 45 of her best tips for managing it well. By learning to stay on top of your hunger cues, cultivating a better understanding of your appetite, and creating a better overall relationship with food, you''ll become happier -- and healthier -- for life.

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Book SynopsisA story of food, fat and addiction that is both funny and heart-wrenchingTrade Review'This hilarious, self-lacerating memoir of a compulsive eater is a superb book. I feel about The Hungry Years the way William Leith feels about buttered toast: I couldn't get enough and I panicked when I was reaching the end. Leith has always been one of our best non-fiction writers and this is his crowning achievement' Jon Ronson 'The Hungry Years is a confessional, satirical, wise, tragic, truly original book about addiction, food and what's really inside a fat man that's trying to get out. The Hungry Years defies categorisation - it's part memoir, part diet book, part comedy, and part sugar rush. It's the first real book about body image for men, and it breaks taboos, breaks new ground, and breaks your heart. William Leith has finally fulfilled his always huge potential. I loved it' Tim Lott 'As a memoir and as comedy, it succeeds beautifully. As a sugar rush, it is definitely compulsive ... As a confessional, it is pretty much a masterclass - frank, tough-minded, funny, generous' Zoe Williams, New Statesman 'Compulsively readable. I gulped it down in a couple of greedy bites ... It is a powerful memoir ... it has the unusual qualities of heart and daring. In the end, these are what stay inside you' Daily Telegraph

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Book SynopsisDesigned for individuals concerned about their workout habits, personal trainers, family and friends of folks with a problem, as well as working mental health professionals treating exercise addicts, The Truth About Exercise Addiction provides an easy-to-read, illuminating glimpse into the rising trend of over-exercise. Delving into the history of exercise addiction and the growing influence of thinspiration, Katherine Schreiber and Heather A. Hausenblas illustrate the symptoms and dangers of obsessive exercise with true stories from sufferers, all while exploring why and how such a seemingly healthy behavior morphs into a dangerous means of self-destruction. Analyzing the causes and consequences of excessive physical activity alongside the influence of genetics, culture, and personality, this book allows readers to gain a greater understanding of what exercise addiction looks and feels like. The Truth About Exercise Addiction also provides an unprecedented list of resources to addressTrade ReviewSchreiber and Hausenblas paint a vivid picture of where thinspiration goes wrong, providing an in-depth understanding of the dangers of exercise addiction for both men and women. This text offers a strong mix of evidence-based research and personal life histories that explain the toll too much exercise can have on a person’s body, mind, and social life. Although many know exercise is an effective, safe way to combat diseases, enhance mood, and improve health, this book identifies the addictive power of this ‘drug’ and demonstrates how binging on exercise can cause more harm than good. The authors detail the interaction between exercise addiction and comorbid disorders (eating disorders, body dysmorphia, etc.). Using personal stories, readers recognize that the combination of these diseases can instrumentally decrease quality of life for addicted individuals. Throughout the book, the authors use easily understandable language to discuss a complex issue, enabling comprehension for a variety of readers. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. * CHOICE *If you want a primer on the acquisition, development, and maintenance of exercise addiction, this is the book to read. Comprehensive and well researched, it will help in establishing exercise addiction as a genuine disorder. -- Mark Griffiths, Ph.D., professor, Psychology Division, Nottingham Trent University, UKThis book is a brilliant reflection on exercise addiction. It bridges the up-to-date scientific facts with real life experiences that yields a clear, well-organized, and pleasant reading, which is a must for all sport and exercise enthusiasts as well as anyone interested in this complex subject. -- Attila Szabo, Ph.D., associate professor and acting director, Institute for Health Promotion & Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education & Psychology Eötvös Loránd University(ELTE)Are you or someone you love addicted to exercise? How bad is it really? This compelling and extremely informative book will answer any question you might have. Schreiber and Hausenblas finally give exercise addiction the attention it deserves. The stories are shocking and moving. the possibility of hope imbedded in every page. -- Judith Brisman, Ph.D. author Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends; Founding Director Eating Disorder Resource Center, NYCThe Truth About Exercise Addiction is a thought-provoking and evidence-based examination of a phenomenon that is intriguing and close to home for many avid exercisers. I highly recommend this book to practitioners and exercisers of all levels. -- Danielle Symons Downs, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology; OBGYN at The Pennsylvania State University; co-author of The Exercise Dependence ScaleTable of Contents1. What It Is — Defining Exercise Addiction 2. What It Looks Like — The Signs and Symptoms of Exercise 3. Who Coined It? — A Brief History of Exercise Addiction 4. How It Begins — The Origins of Exercise Addiction 5. What It Does — The Short and Long Term Health Risks of Exercise Addiction 6. Why It Happens — Thinspiration’s Darkside 7. What It Feels Like — Exercise Addicts’ True Stories 8. What To Do About It — Treatment 9. How To Approach Someone With A Problem 10. Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A Appendix B Acknowledgments Bibliography

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Book SynopsisYou want to love yourself. You want to let go of feeling invisible or unworthy or alone. You want to break free of others' expectations (and your own) and live life on your terms. Let's do it!In this highly anticipated debut, plus-size personal growth trailblazer Sarah Sapora redefines self-love, offering the knowing nod, the deep cleansing breath, and the older sister wisdom which women of all sizes have been waiting for. Soul Archaeology begins with a simple, illuminating question: "What's hurting me right now?" Acting as your guide, Sapora helps you through the sticky, liberating process of self-discovery to uncover your Ultimate You, allowing you to:* see the patterns of self-abandonment that screw you out of a self-loving life;* define how you truly want to feel and craft a plan to make it happen;* build your Self-Love To-Do List to break free of the quest for unattainable perfection and learn to love the empowered, messy, and beautiful you. Weaving together practical, transformative guidance with her own deeply personal narrative, Soul Archaeology teaches readers to cast off the chains of traditional Before-and-After thinking so often found in self-improvement. Instead, it offers a strategy for self-accountability, honesty, and compassion that can help each of us to grow into our greatest selves-a person not defined by weight or age, but by our commitment to a more loving, honest, and powerful life.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide covers everything from bulimia's symptoms, causes and risks, to how to normalise eating. It provides a structured action plan for recovery.Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the techniques in this book have been proven staggeringly effective in clinical trials. The authors are leading researchers and experts in the eating disorders field.

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Book SynopsisSavor your food, soothe difficult emotions, and enjoy every moment with powerful mindfulness practices! Do you turn to food when you’re feeling bored, depressed, or anxious? Do you judge your body for not fitting into some ideal shape or size? If so, you aren’t alone. Diet culture has sabotaged our relationship with food and our bodies. As a result, many of us are confused—attaching shame to our food choices and judging our bodies. It’s time to break free! Savor Every Bite offers powerful mindfulness and compassion practices for soothing difficult emotions and cultivating positive coping strategies. From psychologist and mindful eating expert Lynn Rossy, this book provides daily tips and tools for whole-body healing—including how to eat mindfully, move your body in ways that feel delicious, and live with greater ease and joy. With this guide, you’ll learn mindfulness skills to help you navigate the difficulties of daily life and cultivate a lasting sense of calm, clarity, and profound happiness. It’s time to start savoring your life!

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who struggles with food, eating, and body image, Intuitive Eating for Life presents easy and effective mindfulness skills to enhance, sustain, and deepen your intuitive eating practice!Intuitive eating is a great way to get off the diet roller coaster, stay healthy, build confidence in your body, and take the guesswork out of mealtime. But if you’re like many people, you may have trouble staying on track. Enter mindfulness! Based on the popular anti-diet book program, Intuitive Eating, renowned nutrition therapist and meditation teacher Jenna Hollenstein provides powerful mindfulness tools to help you find stability, discover self-awareness, and self-regulate—so you can respect your body and honor your health.In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn to practice intuitive eating using the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, a classic Buddhist framework. The Four Foundations include: ·Mindfulness of body, in which you will examine how the body awareness enhances your ability to practice the principles of intuitive eating—honor your hunger, respect your fullness, and exercise. ·Mindfulness of feeling, in which you will explore the ways that mindfulness and meditation can provide stability and self-awareness, allowing you to experience the full spectrum of your emotions in real time. ·Mindfulness of mind, in which you will examine your own beliefs and misconceptions about eating and the body and respond to them with compassion ·Mindfulness of dhammas (or phenomena), in which you will learn how phenomena such as the impermanence of life can shift our focus from improving our bodies to caring for them. Using these simple and easy-to-remember foundations, you’ll discover that you can easily stay on track with your intuitive eating path, and actually improve it for better health and overall well-being. So, what are you waiting for?

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Book SynopsisLearn Self Love with this Brave Girls Self-Esteem GuideThis Isn’t Brave is a guide packed with beautiful illustrations and powerful words empowering you towards full self-acceptance. Your body is yours, so choose today to love your body!Love your body today with curated art. This isn’t Brave is packed with curated art pages featuring a diverse set of beautiful girls from all walks of life. As you gaze upon the unique beauty of each woman, you’ll learn how to accept what makes you unique as well. Instagram girls could never!Learn how to care and love your body. Being a real woman with a real body is hard so prepare your mind and heart with this self-esteem guide. Learn about hormonal changes, sexual reproduction, and radical feminism. Self acceptance is right around the corner; this is the perfect gift for brave girls learning body positivity! Inside, you’ll find: Unique and empowering ways to love your body Delicately curated art embodying all types of brave girls A brave girls guide to radical self-acceptance and body positivity If you like promoting female artists or liked books like A Body to Love, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, or Body Talk, you’ll love This Isn’t Brave.

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Book Synopsis'Stop fighting with food and read this book!' -Arianna Huffington, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrive'Rewire your brain to fix bad food habits ... Brewer has helped people break out of a habit of 40 years' standing in one month.' - The Telegraph'A game-changing plan to change your relationship with food.' - Annie Grace, author of This Naked MindA proven neuroscience-based programme to heal your relationship with your body and food, from the world-renowned addiction psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety.Eat this not that, count calories, exercise more, use your willpower ... how many of these guilt-laden dieting messages make you feel bad about why it's so hard to manage what and how you eat? Based on over 20 years of clinical research and Dr Brewer's work with thousands of patients, The Hunger Habit is the kindest and most effective approach to eating that you'll ever come across. It's the antidote to food shame and dieting. Using the power of curiosity and awareness, Dr Brewer's proven step-by-step programme will help you heal your relationship with food, reset eating triggers and resolve any long-held personal issues around self-esteem, anxiety, shame, anger and stress. Dr Brewer will help you learn how to work with your brain rather than fight cravings. At the same time you will learn how to embrace setbacks and adopt an attitude of self-kindness instead of self-judgment, ultimately establishing new eating habits. The Hunger Habit is not a diet book but, like many of his clients have already discovered, once you break out of your personal food jail, you'll find a changed relationship to eating leads to a newfound freedom and a lightness that comes from an inner well-being.No matter where you are now or how hopeless you feel about yourself, stress eating, overeating, binge eating or whatever your habits are, Dr Brewer's powerful book will help.Trade ReviewStop fighting with food and read this book! * Arianna Huffington, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrive *A game-changing plan to change your relationship with food. Jud Brewer gets at the heart of our struggles with advice, analysis, and inspiring stories based in science but full of compassion and understanding. This is the book we need right now! * Annie Grace, Author of This Naked Mind *Judson Brewer offers a potent recipe for healing unhealthy eating habits: Blend together an understanding of how the brain works with the power of awareness itself. For the countless humans who struggle with craving, this book is filled with life-giving insights and tools! -- Tara Brach, Author of Radical Acceptance and Radical CompassionIf you're looking to heal your relationship with food, the solution rarely lies entirely in changing what you eat. Jud Brewer empowers us to let go of our unhelpful habits and trade them in for helpful, long-lasting ones using cutting-edge neuroscience, practical mindfulness, relatable stories, and real-life examples. This book isn't about restrictive diets or obsessions - it's about finding hope, empowerment, and real, lasting recovery. * Molly Carmel, author of Breaking Up With Sugar *This book takes a radically new approach to understanding overeating. It counters shame for overeating by emphasizing how our brains engage in habit formation outside of our conscious awareness. More importantly, it shows readers how to become more conscious and self-compassionate about what's happening and learn new, healthier eating habits. A significant contribution to understanding how to counter overeating. * Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion *We all need this book * BJ Fogg, praise for Unwinding Anxiety *This may be the only book on anxiety you may ever need * Mark Williams, praise for Unwinding Anxiety *'Rewire your brain to fix bad food habits ... Brewer has helped people break out of a habit of 40 years' standing in one month.' * The Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisThis empathetic handbook has been created for people affected by any form of disordered eating. Thoughtfully compiled by experienced authors, it will be a comprehensive guide through every stage of your recovery, from recognising and understanding your disorder and learning fully about treatment, to self-help tools and practical advice for maintaining recovery and looking to the future.Each chapter includes suggested objectives, tasks and reflections which are designed to help you think about, engage with, and express your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It will encourage you to process the discoveries you make about yourself for positive and long-lasting change. Encouraging quotes are included throughout from people who have walked this path and found the help they needed to overcome their own disordered eating. You are not alone on this journey.Trade ReviewIt is becoming clearer that the treatment ethos that is most helpful for recovery from an eating disorder is one that includes a collaborative approach to care. This book is a wonderful compendium of resources that can be used as tools for the individual and the support team to work with a joint understanding. With helpful descriptions of the wide, eclectic variety of strategies that can be useful in fostering change, this book provides a diverse resource that can be shared in a collaborative way by patients, carers and professionals. -- Professor Janet Treasure OBE, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, Professor of Psychiatry at University College London and Director of the Eating Disorder Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, and at the South London Maudsley Hospital NHS TrustThe topics and self study activities outlined in this book were invaluable in my understanding of myself, my relationship with food, and the real meaning behind my eating disorder. It was a fundamental tool to my recovery. It helped me to see my eating disorder from a different angle and gave me and my family new strategies to overcome it and to see it for what it really was. -- Sarah Sims, eating disorder survivorThe Eating Disorder Recovery Handbook successfully draws on existing evidence and best practice whilst interweaving the ideas and encouragement of those who have walked the difficult path of recovery before. Offering hope, guidance and a wide range of structured activities, this book will prove a fantastic tool both for people recovering from an eating disorder and those working hard to support them. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Specialist, and Author of Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in SchoolsThe handbook is a comprehensive and practical tool to help not just the individual suffering with an eating disorder, but also families wanting to offer support.The destructive nature of the illness frequently pulls families apart. "How did we get to this point?" is a question frequently asked. The sections and the practical ideas in the handbook address the complexity of the illness and enable parents/family members/ carers to gain a better understanding of what having an eating disorder feels like.It provides the platform for honest communication and trust to be built/rebuilt and nurtured. We all make mistakes, despite the best intentions, and there is no point anyone blaming themselves or regretting past decisions. That is wasted time and energy!Instead, the handbook provides the opportunity to reflect in a non-judgemental way and move forward together to challenge the eating disorder. -- Anonymous parentTable of ContentsForeword. Endorsements. About the Authors. About This Handbook. 1. Understanding Eating Disorders. 1.1. Hidden Meanings of an Eating Disorder. 1.2. Motivations for an Eating Disorder. 1.3. Eating Disorder Assessment and Evaluation Forms. 2. Eating Disorder Comorbidities. 2.1. Eating Disorders and Obsessive Behaviours. 2.2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 2.3. Ritualistic Behaviours. 2.4. Discussing Depression. 3. Identity and Eating Disorders. 3.1. Personal Identity. 3.2. Who Am I?. 3.3. Understanding Your Personality. 3.4. Feeling Worthy. 3.5. Accepting Yourself. 3.6 Assertiveness. 3.7. The Inner Child. 3.8. Challenging Body Image Distortion. 3.9. Enhancing a Positive Body Image. 4. Cognitions (Thoughts) and Eating Disorders. 4.1. Unhelpful Thinking Styles. 4.2. From Black and White Thinking to Living in Colour. 4.3. Twenty Questions to Challenge Negative Thoughts. 4.4. Positive Self-Talk. 4.5. Challenging My Eating Disorder Belief System. 5. Social Aspects of Eating Disorders. 5.1. Eating Disorders and Relationships. 5.2. Plot Your Close Relationships. 5.3. Family Roles. 5.4. Eating Disorders in the Workplace. 5.5. Positive Communication. 6. Eating Disorder Recovery - Are You Ready?. 6.1. What Might Recovery Involve?. 6.2. Readiness to Change. 6.3. The Wheel of Life. 7. Eating Disorder Treatment. 7.1. An Introduction to Counselling. 7.2. An Introduction to Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT). 7.3. An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). 7.4. Mirror Therapy. 7.5. Art Therapy. 7.6. Animal Therapy. 7.7. Writing for Recovery. 7.8. Helpful and Unhelpful Aspects of Eating Disorder Treatment. 8. Self-Help Tools. 8.1. Mood Boards and Photo Therapy. 8.2. Problem-Solving. 8.3. Worry Time Diary. 8.4. Managing Anxiety. 8.5. Mindfulness. 8.6. Relaxation Training. 8.7. Meaningful Music. 8.8. Offering Yourself the Core Conditions. 8.9. External Validation and Self-Soothing. 8.10. Self-Help Materials. 9. Practical Advice. 9.1. The Power of Being Pragmatic. 9.2. Restarting Normal Eating. 9.3. Regular, Healthy Eating - Practical Advice. 9.4. Dietary Help for Food Addictions and Comfort Binge Eating. 9.5. Recognising Hunger. 9.6. Mindful Eating. 9.7. Exercise Balance. 9.8. Coming off Laxatives. 10. Maintaining Recovery. 10.1. Self-Sabotage. 10.2. Damage Limitation. 10.3. Relapse Prevention. 10.4. Aiding Recovery. 10.5. Inspirational Mentors. 11. Looking to the Future - Beyond Eating Disorders. 11.1. Motivation and Future Goals. 11.2. Hopes and Dreams. 11.3. New Ambitions. 11.4. Recovery Checklist. Appendices. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. Appendix F.

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Book SynopsisI Can Beat Obesity! is not just about losing weight. It is about changing your psychological mindset and finding the drive and strength to improve your health. Having recovered from disordered eating herself, Nicola Davies recognises that beating obesity is not about fad diets and yo-yoing weight, but about your psychological motivation, confidence and skills to both lose weight and prevent relapse in the long term.The workbook style exercises will help you to develop key self-help tools for overcoming obesity. Focussing on building your emotional wellbeing in areas such as self-worth, confidence and working towards goals before making changes to diet, this will be an essential companion on the path to maintaining control of your weight and recovering your health and wellbeing.Trade ReviewA refreshingly clear and well written book providing insight into the origins and causes of obesity, before taking the reader through a structured and scientifically based set of strategies for losing weight. On the way, it provides a realistic guide to healthy weight. Highly recommended. -- Dr Tony Cassidy, Professor of Child & Family Health Psychology at Ulster UniversityDr Nicola Davies has clearly understood that the key to losing weight is not only in the food we choose to eat, but also in our journey of self-discovery. This book is an excellent resource and self-help aid, and one I will find incredibly useful to use with my patients. I believe it will not only help them to understand the basic science behind obesity, but also enable them to have an insight into themselves and begin to understand the challenges they face to change their behaviour. -- Jane DeVille-Almond, SRN SCM HV, BA(Hons) PGcert, Independent Nurses Consultant and Chair of the British Obesity SocietyThere is so much conflicting information out there - "eat this, don't eat that" - Nicola's book instead focuses on the psychological barriers to change and the behaviours that have led to obesity in the first place. Helping people make even the smallest change by developing a deeper understanding of self is key to long term change. -- Geraint Thomas, personal trainer and former professional rugby playerThis is a great book which manages to combine the science of body weight and eating behaviour with extremely helpful tips on how to beat obesity, and is written in an accessible and inspiring way that should be a breath of fresh air to anyone who is struggling with their weight. -- Jane Ogden, professor in Health Psychology and author of several books on eating behaviour including The Good Parenting Food GuideI Can Beat Obesity! is a delightful book full of important information for those who want to join this journey... trigger yourself to change and believe in yourself. When you develop that cornerstone of self-confidence, your life will change, affecting every aspect of your world; your health, your success and relationships will benefit, helping you to achieve your goals. -- Konstantia Keramidaki, health and wellness consultantKudos to Dr Nicola Davies for having written an elucidative, intelligible and earnest guide for those who are considering to embark upon the journey to beat obesity. The book equips you to overcome this health hazard in an organized, hands-on fashion! -- Dr Vandana Mathur (PhD Nutrition), nutrition and lifestyle consultantI've battled with weight for years, tried numerous diets, resorting to bariatric surgery. However, for continued success, I need to understand myself. This book is inspirational, very practical and encouraging and I believe it will be a great tool in helping people understand themselves and achieve the success they seek. -- Patricia King, Accredited Counsellor / Supervisor at Patricia King Counselling ServicesNicola Davies shows us the bigger picture of obesity ... She is both a specialist and supporting companion, helping the reader prepare for change and encouraging self-reflection. -- Mateusz Banaszkiewicz, Health Psychologist, lecturer at SWPS University of Social Sciences and HumanitiesDr Nicola Davies' latest book is an excellent read for both professionals and individuals alike. The approach is balanced between evidence and practical approaches for those wanting to understand the psychology of making a positive change to behaviours. The inclusion of self-reflection in each chapter enables the reader to maintain a connection and truly engage with the process of change. -- Gil Barton MSc PgCert FRSPH FHEA, health and wellbeing specialist and founder of The Healthy Workstyle ConsultancyTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction. 1. Understanding Obesity. Part 2. Preparing to Beat Obesity. 2. Why Beat Obesity?. 3. Beating Obesity. 4. Are You Ready?. 5. Are You Confident?. 6. What Are Your Goals?. Part 3. Beating Obesity. 7. Your Emotional Well-Being. 8. Your Cognitive Well-Being. 9. Your Social Well-Being. 10. Your Dietary Well-Being. 11. Your Physical Well-Being. Part 4. Beyond Obesity. 12. Accepting Yourself. 13. Your Future is in Your Hands.

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Book SynopsisBeating anorexia is much more than a physical process. To overcome the mental and social challenges in recovery, you will need motivation, strength and a positive new mindset. Having recovered from disordered eating herself, health psychologist Nicola Davies has developed an individual-focused plan that will help make recovery seem less overwhelming, and provide you with the skills you need to get better and stay well in the long-term.With workbook style exercises, this book will help you to identify the underlying causes of your anorexia, focusing on building your emotional wellbeing and confidence before giving tips on how you can make positive changes to your thinking and behaviour. Innovative and approachable, it will enable you to find the best way for you to recover your health and wellbeing.Trade ReviewFinding the right sort of treatment in a timely way is critical to developing an early and sustainable recovery from an eating disorder. Nicola not only speaks from her lived experience of an eating disorder, but she is also able to set this within the context of academic expertise in health psychology. This provides an authoritative and expert voice. Furthermore, the book goes beyond cognitive behavioural conceptualisations into emotional and interpersonal domains. It contains a wealth of information and thought provoking reflection for both the individual themselves and those who might want to help them on their journey. -- Janet Treasure OBE, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, Professor of Psychiatry at Kings College London and Director of the Eating Disorder Unit at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustHere you will find self-help power tools to assist reintegration of self with body, an essential process in healing from anorexia and creating a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Feel encouraged and excited, for, as Nicola Davies says, it is 'over to you'. -- June Alexander, author and eating disorder advocate, www.thediaryhealer.comA valuable resource ... empathic and encouraging. -- Julia Buckroyd, Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of Hertfordshire with over 30 years' experience working with people with eating disordersThis upbeat book is grounded in the lived experience of the author who has successfully overcome her eating disorder. It provides the reader with a range of key tools needed to beat anorexia nervosa, and it will be a valuable recovery companion to many people. -- Ulrike Schmidt, Professor of Eating Disorders, King's College LondonTable of ContentsAcknowledgement. Disclaimers. Foreword. Preface. Part 1. Arming Yourself with Knowledge. 1. Understanding anorexia. Part 2. Preparing to Beat Anorexia. 2. Why Beat Anorexia?. 3. Reaching Out. 4. Seeking Professional Support. 5. Beating Anorexia from all Angles. Part 3. Beating Anorexia by Taking Control. 6. Taking Control of Your Behaviour. 7. Taking Control of Your Physical Well-Being. 8. Taking Control of Your Psychological Well-Being. 9. Taking Control of Your Social Well-Being. Part 4. Beyond Anorexia. 10. Accepting Yourself. 11. Your Future is in Your Hands. Part 5. Advice for Family and Friends. 12. Helping a Loved One Recover - Effective Communication. 13. Breaking Free from Family Roles. 14. Be a Dolphin for Your Loved One. Appendix. Resources for Eating Disorder Support and Recovery.

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Book SynopsisThis accessible guide for clinicians and clinical students working in the fields of eating disorders and transgender health psychology offers useful tips, constructive case studies and reflective questions that enable readers to feel better equipped in supporting their clients' needs.The book addresses the clinical challenges a therapist may encounter, and provides advice on the key issues involved in therapeutic work with transgender, non-binary and gender-expansive clients, including trauma, minority stress, coming out, family support, appearance and body changes. This book will inspire clinicians to bridge the disconnect between the clinical criteria for eating disorders and the type of eating disorder manifesting in a client with co-occurring gender dysphoria.Trade ReviewThrough detailed clinical case examples coupled with thoughtful theory, Dalzell & Protos have provided an essential resource on the relationship between gender identity and body image. Leading from both personal and strong clinical backgrounds, Dalzell & Protos have crafted the new go-to resource needed for all clinicians to better educate ourselves on the intersection of eating disorders, body image and gender expansive life. -- Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, CEDS-S, Chief Clinical Officer of Monte Nido & AffiliatesTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Meet Our Gender-Expansive, Transgender, Nonbinary Clients; 2. Gender Identity: An Overview; 3. Body Image: An Overview; 4. Developmental Perspectives on Gender Identity and Body Image; 5. Gender-Based Coming Out Process; 6. Trauma, Identity, and Body Image; 7. Challenges for Gender-Expansive Clients; 8. Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, and Minority Stress; 9. Treating Eating Disorders, Gender Identity, and Minority Stress; 10. Gender Affirmation, Body Changes, and Their Effects (Transitioning); 11. Family Support; 12. Barriers to Treatment; References; Appendix 1: Gender Dysphoria Criteria; Appendix 2: Guidelines for Clinicians; Appendix 3: Resource Guide; Appendix 4: Glossary

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Book Synopsis"I can't do that until I've lost a bit of weight". "I need to slim down first". "When I'm thinner I'll..."What if you didn't feel held back by your body? This guide helps you to free yourself from harmful social attitudes about weight and to start living now.Break the Binds of Weight Stigma draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a positive, action-based form of therapy that works by accepting your natural emotions and using your own personal values to build a path to the life you want to live. Stories, worksheets, reflection questions, and guided exercises show you how to embrace yourself and fight back against the social structures that tie value to size. This is not a book about changing your body or losing weight. It's a guide to help you connect with the things that are important to you regardless of your weight. It's a step towards countering the harmful messages in society about our bodies. It's a movement. It's radical. It's freedom.Trade ReviewIf you are struggling with weight stigma and feel like you are trapped in forest of pain, self-judgment, and cultural bias, this book provides a roadmap to freedom. -- Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. Originator of Acceptance and Commitment TherapyIf you've struggled with negative thoughts and feelings about your body (who hasn't?), Break the Binds of Weight Stigma gives you a roadmap to help you move forward to a place of acceptance and peace. With beautiful metaphors, personal stories, and loads of practical tools and reflection inquiries, Break the Binds of Weight Stigma will give you a clear way of unravelling where your negative thoughts come from and guidance on how to work through them in order to strengthen compassion and acceptance. This will give you a clear path forward to truly change the way you feel about yourself. -- Summer Innanen, Body Image Coach and host of podcast Eat The RulesThe shame we feel about our bodies can be a challenging topic to explore, yet it's as if this warm and thoughtful book holds you by the hand, easing you through a journey of gentle self-discovery. In each activity, Dr. Pegrum nudges you a little closer to self-acceptance; building clarity and holding you by the hand along a pathway in what could feel like an impenetrable forest of shame and struggle. Read this book to navigate your way toward a kinder, more generous, and more compassionate relationship with your body and yourself. -- Jennifer Kemp, Clinical Psychologist and author of The ACT Workbook for PerfectionismIf you've experienced weight stigma or self-criticism about body size, read this book! It will help you understand your history in new ways, feel less alone, be kinder toward yourself, and live the life you want, at any size. -- Debbie Sorensen, PhD, Psychologist, co-host of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, and author of ACT for Burnout and ACT Daily Journal

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Book SynopsisPeople living with eating disorders find it hard to take the step of choosing recovery, often because the disorder has developed as a way of `coping' with problems or stresses in the their life. This book outlines new and positive ways of dealing with eating disorders for people living with eating disorders and their families.A practical workbook written by someone who has lived with eating disorder, it provides advice and strategies to aid understanding and to help the reader to gain control of their illness. Anna Paterson leads the reader through easy-to-use therapeutic exercises, such as describing the pros and cons of an illness, writing a farewell letter to it, and using role-reversal scenarios to get a new perspective on their attitude to eating. She emphasizes the importance of taking things at your own pace and in the final section of the book provides a set of diet plans specifically designed for anorexics, bulimics and compulsive overeaters.This book will be valued by people living with eating disorders and their families, and also the psychologists and psychotherapists, counsellors, health professionals and social workers who work with them.Trade ReviewThe book has a wealth of information on anorexia. It is part writer's comments and experiences, and part useful exercises. Anna takes the reader along her path of recovery and describes the different therapies available, how to deal with triggers and dangerous behaviour, anger management, how to build confidence and how to liveat a healthy weight. Easy to read and understand, it is a book that you can dip in and out of. It even concludes with a chapter providing useful recipes for eating-disorders sufferers, which show that no food type should be off-limits because they can all form part of a healthy diet. The book gives the message that recovery from eating disorders, which affect more than one million people in the UK, is achievable. -- Children and Young People NowAlthough aimed squarely at sufferers, Beating Eating Disorders might well also serve to provide information and insight to their carers, family and friends. In short, anyone looking for a handy, non-specialist resource for steps towards eating disorder recovery is likely to find much of interest here. -- Cornwall Eating Disorder AssociationThis book is extremely practical and insightful. It invites readers to identify and own up to what their eating disorder does for them - e.g. blocks out traumatic memories, holds the family together, stops someone growing into an adult and having to take adult responsibilities, allows a sense of control, helps cope with anger, numbs difficult feelings, makes the sufferer feel special, etc. Then she takes the reader through choosing recovery, coping with guilt, dealing with perfectionism and applying therapeutic approaches that help. She dwells heavily on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques but usefully so, and also covers exposure therapy, anger and anxiety management, and developing assertiveness. Sympathetic but without pulling punches: there is a lot that is of huge value in this book. -- Human Givens JournalThe book is moving and powerful and could be easily accessible to her self-help target audience worldwide -- Counselling Children and Young PeopleTable of ContentsIntroduction: My Story. Chapter 1: What Are Eating Disorders? Chapter 2: Choosing Recovery. Chapter 3: Letting Go of Your Illness. Chapter 4: Coping with Guilt. Chapter 5: Writing a Thoughts and Feeling Diary. Chapter 6: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Chapter 7: Exposure Therapy. Chapter 8: Triggers and How to Deal with Them. Chapter 9: Dysfunctional Beliefs. Chapter 10: How to Stop Dangerous Behaviours. Chapter 11: Anger Management. Chapter 12: Anxiety Management. Chapter 13: Assertiveness Training. Chapter 14: Perfectionism. Chapter 15: Building Confidence. Chapter 16: Living at a Healthy Weight. Chapter 17: Coping with Setbacks. Chapter 18: Recipes for a Positive Approach to Food. Conclusion: The Jigsaw Approach to Recovery. Useful Resources. Index.

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Book Synopsis" This book is an extremely easy read - no jargon or ambiguous clinical terms. It serves as an informative tool, by creating awareness through first hand accounts, which could be used by both sufferers and professionals."- Anxious Times`It is a highly readable book based largely on the experiences of the author…I would highly recommend it to all emetophobes. Equally, I would recommend it to friends and family of sufferers because it will help non-sufferers understand why emets act in the way we do and, via fascinating insights into how our minds work, why we find certain situations very difficult to cope with.'-www.gut-reaction.freeserve.co.uk, June 2007Emetophobia, the extreme fear of vomiting, can affect just about every aspect of sufferer's life, from everyday considerations (`what food will be "safe" for me to eat?') to matters that involve making huge, potentially devastating decisions (`I can't have this baby, I can't face morning sickness').Nicolette Heaton-Harris has first-hand experience of the phobia and its effects. She suggests strategies for coping with the high levels of anxiety that are intrinsic to the phobia, as well as pre-empting and avoiding anxiety attacks. The experiences of fellow sufferers of all ages, male and female, are shared throughout the book and a list of useful organisations providing further information and support services is also included.Living with Emetophobia is a must-have for anyone suffering from emetophobia, anyone living with an emetophobic as well as professionals treating or supporting people with emetophobia.Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. What is Emetophobia? 2. My Story. 3. Emetophobia as a Catalyst. 4. Worklife? 5. Relationship Risks. 6. The Home Environment. 7. Illness. 8. Holidays. 9. Food Worries. 10. Medication. 11. Emetophobic Mothers. 12. Nights and Sleep. 13. Leaving the Home. 14. Secrecy. 15. Releasing the Pressure. 16. Emetophobia in Children. 17. Effect of Emetophobia on Non-emets. 18. Counselling and Therapy. 19. Coping Strategies. 20. Summary. 21. Personal Stories from Emets. Organisations and online resources.

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Book SynopsisDrawing from Within is an introductory guide for those wanting to explore the use of art with clients with eating disorders. Art therapy is a particularly effective therapeutic intervention for this group, as it allows them to express uncomfortable thoughts and feelings through artistic media rather than having to explain them verbally.Lisa D. Hinz outlines the areas around which the therapist can design effective treatment programmes, covering family influences, body image, self-acceptance, problem solving and spirituality. Each area is discussed in a separate chapter and is accompanied by suggestions for exercises, with advice on materials to use and how to implement them. Case examples show how a therapy programme can be tailored to the individual client and photographs of client artwork illustrate the text throughout.Practical and accessible to practitioners at all levels of experience, this book gives new hope to therapists and other mental health professionals who want to explore the potential of using art with clients with eating disorders.Trade ReviewAn innovative approach describing how art therapists can design and implement effective treatment programmes for eating disorders. Of particular value where service users find it difficult to explain their thoughts and feelings verbally. -- BILD Current Awareness ServiceDrawing from Within covers both theory and practise in a comprehensive and informative overview, solution- focused intervention, describing a step- by- step approach to an extremely promising technique for treating people with eating disorders. This manual is a positive resource which would be useful to practitioners in the fields of mental health, art therapy and counselling, as well as training for clinicians in the field of eating disorders.I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in developments in person- centred therapy or in thinking about the use of art as a therapeutic tool; it is clearly structured and well- organised and clearly a valuable contribution to the field of psychological therapy and training. -- Routledge, Taylor and Francis GroupDrawing from Within: Using Art to Treat Eating Disorders is a fine reference for practitioner who wish to explore the therapeutic use of art with clients with eating disorders. Art therapy has been successfully used as intervention with this client group: chapters cover themes which can embrace programs, offering suggestions for creating and implementing exercises and translating results to therapy. It's the hands-on application of theory to results which makes Drawing from Within so essential for any working with clients with eating disorders - and for college-level libraries strong in psychology. -- The Midwest Book ReviewI believe that art psychotherapists working with eating disorders with a similar eclectic approach would find this an interesting read with lots of relevant information…the art experiences are well designed and could be used with other client groups in different contexts, such as professional work-shops and training. I have introduced and adapted different exercises into my initial assessments with children and young people. Many of the expected themes identified in the book were highlighted in the therapy, illustrating the value of Hinz's tools. I was also interested in the chapter addressing spirituality, as this is an area not often considered in psychotherapy. In my own art practice I engaged in some of the exercises in this chapter and found this to be a powerful experience, giving me a lot of material to process and reflect on. -- AT NewsbriefingI was thrilled to find this book which is a brilliantly comprehensive exploration of the use of art therapy in the treatment of eating disorders. The book is fantastic - it is well written, accurate and well backed up with current research findings and references. There are some wonderful ideas within the book and each is presented in such a practical way that you find they immediately bring to mind clients for whom they might be helpful. I have no doubt that this book will develop and improve my use of art techniques in my work and I am sure that those I work with will also benefit from my having read it. -- Lifeline, Anorexia and Bulimia CarePsychologist and registered art therapist Lisa Hinz describes an art-based approach that mental health professionals can use with clients who have eating disorders. Following the introductory material, each of the seven main chapters focuses on a particular area of therapeutic work, such as reclaiming emotions or enhancing self-acceptance. Each of these chapters contains art experiences aimed at helping clients to express themselves. These are followed by response pieces, designed to counteract negativity and provide clients with practical actions they can take to promote recovery. -- www.booknews.comThis book provides a wealth of ideas for working with clients with eating disorders using art. -- Play Therapy UKTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. 1. Using Art to Treat Eating Disorders. 2. Eating Disorders and Target Areas for Healing. 3. Getting Started Using Art in Therapy. 4. Effects of the Eating Disorder. 5. Understanding Childhood Influences. 6. Promoting Problem Solving Skills. 7. Reclaiming Emotions. 8. Addressing Body Image Issues. 9. Enhancing Self Acceptance. 10. Fostering a Spiritual Connection. 11. When Therapy Comes to an End. 12. Final Considerations. References. Subject index. Author index.

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Book SynopsisMany people with an eating disorder also suffer from low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Eating disorders such an Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia are maladaptive coping mechanisms, and recovery requires the learning of new, healthy coping skills.One Life is a positive and inspirational first person account of one girl’s path to recovery. The book boldly details her eleven-week stay in a residential eating disorder clinic – showing her progress from near-death on admission to a full recovery on departure. Each of the 11 chapters of the book deals with a week of her stay there, and opens with a positive coping strategy, and advice as to how and when to use it. Encouraging readers that a setback is nothing more than a challenge to be overcome, this inspirational book will help people at all stages of recovery from an eating disorder, as well as their families, and the psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers and other health professionals who work with them.Trade ReviewIn summary, the value of One Life: Hope, Healing, and Inspiration on the Path to Recovery from Eating Disorders depends on the audience. Its messages and realistic presentation of a young woman battling anorexia will help clients with eating disorders, their friends and families. Therapists curious about the body in psychotherapy will learn how potentially fatal anorexia can be, how physically, as well as emotionally challenging, the path to recovery is, and how movement therapy counters the disconnections from self and others that characterise the disease... Finally, Ms.Feigenbaum's inspirational text points, however indirectly, to the need to educate medical and mental health professionals. Employing mindful attention to the body and body image, whether through kinesthetic sensing or dance/movement therapy, is essential to the treatment of all forms of eating disorders, not just to the treatment of men and women struggling with anorexia. -- Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, Danielle L Fraenkel, Director, Kinections, at Imagine Square`The writter's bravery in challenging, and ultimately recovering from, such a devastating illness serves as evidence to others that there really is hope of a positive and successful outcome...Feigenbaum's literary style is consistently empathic and supportive throughout the book. Her honesty and candidness about her own personal situation, alongside her efforts to support others in a similar position, should be highly commended.` -- mental health, Sara Adshead, locum consultant psychiatrist`This is an honest and real account of Naomi's search for recovery, and looks at self-confidence, healthy coping skills, self-belief, self-expression, friendship and the importance of the therapeuticrelationship. It affirms that we do only have one life; one life to achieve our goals, one life to live well. This is a truly inspirational journey. One Life can provide hope for any sufferer, carer or professional concerned with an eating disorder.` -- Children and Young People Now`A valuable resource for anyone wishing to learn more about eating disorders, One Life will be of interest to people at all stages of recovery. Equally, close friends and family and medical practitioners wishing to expand their current knowledge on the subject will also find it useful.` -- Inside Out`This is a beautifully written personal account illustrating the devastation caused by an eating disorder and, ultimately, the triumph of the human spirit. Naomi tells her story with honesty, integrity, and shares skills and insight that helped her navigate the challenging path to recovery.` -- Laura A. Gillespie, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor, Adolescent Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH`By sharing the wisdom and insights learned during her treatment experiences, Naomi inspires others to reach out for help and to know that recovery is possible. The unique way that Naomi combines the telling of her story along with the teaching of practical coping skills from her "tool book" creates a wonderful, down-to-earth guide for anyone searching for recovery.` -- Gayle Brooks, Ph.D.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Author's note. Foreword by Dr. Gayle Brooks. Preface. Introduction: Start Now. 1. Week One: Be Honest. 2. Week Two: Accept Your Feelings. 3. Week Three: Use Your Voice. 4. Week Four: Be Creative. 5. Week Five: Reach out to Others. 6. Week Six: Relinquish Control. 7. Week Seven: Be Your True Self. 8. Week Eight: Triumph Over Triggers. 9. Week Nine: Have Integrity. 10. Week Ten: Embrace Change. 11. Week Eleven: Empower Yourself. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn astonishingly moving and mature account of a young woman's struggle with anorexia nervosa, a serious mental illness affecting 1.1 million people in the UK. At fourteen years of age, Constance Barter was admitted as an in-patient to a specialist eating disorders unit where she remained for seven months. During that time, she kept a diary which sheds light on what it means to have anorexia, how it affects your life, and how it is not just a faddy diet or attention seeking disorder. Constance is an example to anyone suffering from this potentially life-threatening illness that with perseverance and support it can be beaten and sufferers can go on and lead a fulfilling, everyday life. This inspirational diary will help and inspire other sufferers to seek help and overcome their illness as well as providing an invaluable insight into the nature of the illness to families and friends.Trade ReviewWe want a message of hope - that eating disorders can be beaten - to reach anyone and everyone who needs to hear it. Constance's story is such a powerful part of that message - that hope. * Susan Ringwood, Chief Executive, BEAT (the Eating Disorders Association) *It is impossible not to admire the resolution with which Constance, her family and friends took on the intractable illness and survived. -- Jane Shilling * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisBuilding a supportive and open relationship with young people suffering from eating disorders is key to assisting the recovery process. This book is packed with metaphorical explanations that will allow parents and caregivers to ally themselves with treatment rather than the eating disorder, and take positive steps with their child towards a full and lasting recovery.Written by experienced eating disorder specialists, the book will help caregivers to reach out to young people having difficulty cooperating with treatment. Its effective use of analogies and metaphors helps to crystallize a practical understanding of eating disorders and the crucial aspects of the treatment process. Integrating medical, psychological, and narrative aspects, as well as the visual (with illustrations), it encourages the reader, and by extension the sufferer, to conceptualize each step towards health.This book will be an invaluable tool for families, friends, and those working with young people suffering from eating disorders. The fresh perspective will also appeal to mental health professionals and anyone else working in the field.Trade Review[this book] presents up-to-date knowledge about eating disorders and information about their treatment in a format accessible to lay people. Making use of analogies, metaphors and case studies, it tries to explain what the young person might be experiencing and why accepting treatment is so difficult.' -- Mental Health PracticeWhat a brilliant book! It is theory driven but not academic, intelligent but not intellectual, and condensed (163 pages) but never condescending. In fact, I think the authors have been fairly modest, in that it delivers more than the advertising blurb claims. -- Counselling Children and Young PeopleThis Book, written by experienced eating-disorder professionals, aims to support parents through this relatively rare, but uniquely dangerous, condition. Their writing relies heavily on analogies and metaphors. Vignettes throughout support the information they are giving. The chapter "Driving with No Gas" uses the analogy of drivers expecting to arrive at their next destination without filling up the gas tank and being surprised when the car suddenly stops to illustrate how teens with eating disorders may "underestimate the danger they are in and can crash suddenly." The chapters cover recognition and diagnosis of an eating disorder, outpatient management, multifamily therapy, day-long hospital programs, inpatient treatment, and the recovery process. Each section is organized to help parents become more informed and comfortable with these diagnoses and processes. VERDICT Analogies and metaphors will help parents visualize something sometimes abstract concepts and support them through the arduous journey. The authors' expertise highly recommends this book. -- Library JournalBy using analogies and metaphors, the authors provide up-to-date scientific information and give strong messages of hope without even mentioning the words "eating disorders". An inspiring read. -- Youth in MindThe book sets out to offer "an effective tool for improving the therapeutic alliance between professionals, parents and children" (p 15) and I believe that it achieves this... Indeed, practitioners and students are likely to find this book helpful for enhancing their own understanding of eating disorders. Although the book focuses on parents of children and teenagers it could inform parents of adults with eating disorders as well as other family members and friends. -- Social Work EducationA highly readable book that should be read by any parent whose child is suffering from an eating disorder. The book is full of helpful information: on eating disorders and their dangers, on the types of treatment available, and on the important role the family plays in supporting a young person to recovery. The descriptions of family therapy are very moving at times. The metaphors make even difficult concepts easy to understand, and I would recommend this book not only to parents, but to anyone wanting to work in the field of eating disorders. -- Wendy Spettigue, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine and Psychiatric Director, Regional Eating Disorder Program, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, CanadaIt is of real credit to both these very experienced authors that they can address the stark reality of dealing with an eating disorder so logically, creatively and with such spirit. […] Overall an excellent addition to the arena of eating disorder literature. Not only is this book a record of help but it is also a book that will provide parents with a record of learning that they can refer to now and in the future. -- Pennie Fairbairn, Psychotherapist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Michael Rutter Centre for Children and Adolescents, Maudsley Hospital, LondonWritten with clarity, Drs Boachie and Jasper are masterful at choosing analogies that provide an 'aha' understanding of the concepts and struggles with treating eating disorders that they address in A Parent's Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders: Spotting the Stealth Bomber and Other Symbolic Approaches. This book is likely to both answer parents' questions not only about what to expect with regard to their child's illness and recovery process, but also to reassure them about their roles and capacity to support their child's recovery. -- Merryl Bear, Director, National Eating Disorder Information Centre, Canada[…] The illustrations and descriptive stories were of greatest benefit as these helped me better understand certain situations. I would recommend every parent going through the challenges of anorexia with their teen to read this book from start to finish as it will give them a parent's perspective and the confidence to help their teen get better. -- Parent of a teenage girl who has recovered from anorexia, Toronto, CanadaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword. Preface by the authors. 1. Rationale for analogies and metaphors. 2. Eating disorders as illnesses: an historical perspective. 3. Recognizing and diagnosing an eating disorder. 4. Outpatient management. 5. Multi-family therapy. 6. Day hospital program. 7. Inpatient treatment. 8. The recovery process. 9. Conclusion. Tables and figures. Appendix. References. Index of analogies and metaphors. Further reading.

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Book SynopsisWhen an eating disorder (ED) is involved, the problems caused by miscommunication can have serious consequences. A remark from a parent that is intended as positive encouragement could act as a trigger and a criticism from someone with an ED might really be a cry for help. This book aims to improve communication between someone with an eating disorder and their friends and family by revealing the eating disorder mind set and decoding language choices. Using examples of real-life, everyday conversations, ED says U said translates the highly charged language of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and unravels the emotional chaos that can surround sufferers and those who care for them. It provides clear examples of the common pitfalls and gives invaluable advice about how to help in defusing the triggers and regaining the personality swamped by the illness.A unique resource of information on EDs, this book will be essential reading for everyone who has been affected by eating disorders: sufferers, carers, family and friends, together with health care professionals treating people with eating disorders.Trade ReviewThe book offers a greater perspective of how well-intended comment might be misinterpreted by those suffering with and ED and also by friends, family members and healthcare professionals. The authors, Alexander and Sangster, present discussions in the style of social media conversations to highlight the difficulties in a clear, direct way. Food relationships, behaviour and sense of self are discussed in each chapter in relation to early signs, symptoms, treatment and the recovery journey to recovered... Through the words of the sufferers, survivors and carers the authors break down and talk through man of the barriers of communication that can hinder the road to recovery. This book would be useful and beneficial tool for all who are involved with someone who might have and ED, particularly family and friends. -- Youth in MindBoth writers and women who have struggled with eating disorders (ED), Alexander and Sangster draw from their combined years of personal experience and the stories of contributors to describe the internal dialog of negative, destructive thoughts that ED sufferers commonly experience. They provide examples of both clinical and conversational exchanges, written in the vernacular of social media, to shed light on the communication pitfalls encountered by well-meaning friends and family who don't realize their words can be misinterpreted or even provocative to sufferers who speak a different language. Although this easy-to-read book does an excellent job as a comprehensive resource and offers clear-cut explanations for a complex mental illness, its focus is less on the cultural aaspects of the disorder than, for example, Mary Pipher's Reviving Ophelia. Rather, it focuses on understanding the eating disorder "voice," thus improving communication and breaking down barriers to recover. Verdict: Included tips from survivors of the disorder are especially insightful and helpful. Families and friends affected by eating disorders should benefit from this book. -- Library JournalCommunication becomes a core problem for people with eating disorders who often cry: 'You do not listen.' This book bridges this gulf. -- Professor Janet Treasure, King's College, LondonEating disorders are very effective at getting the most rational individual to think in the most irrational of ways. This is confusing to the sufferer and those who attempt to care for the patient, be they parents or professionals. This book will help us all understand these perplexing disorders just a little better. -- Professor Daniel Le Grange, University of ChicagoThis innovative and inspirational book is your ticket on a wild ride into the secret world of eating disorders. June and Cate shine a light into the terrible depths but ultimately offer promise to both sufferers and professionals alike - highly recommended. -- Dr Paul Rhodes, Clinical Psychology Unit, University of SydneyOne of the most difficult aspects of an eating disorder is the way the illness distorts anything and everything that's said to the sufferer. This book will help expose those distortions in a simple but highly effective way. An important read for both clinicians and families. -- Harriet Brown, author of Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with AnorexiaFocused on providing practical, helpful guidance to use RIGHT NOW, June and Cate delve into what appears to be a vast, even endless, reserve of deeply personal energy, strength, insight, and wisdom to deliver a timely recovery tool that can benefit each party in the treatment process equally - sufferers, survivors, carers, professionals, and whole communities. -- Shannon Cutts, founder, MentorCONNECT and author of Beating Ana: How to Outsmart Your Eating Disorder and Take Your Life BackAlexander and Sangster have honored the true voice of loved ones and friends with eating disorders by translating their spoken words and nonverbal messages. They've done so with respect and great insight. -- from the foreword by Laura Collins, executive director, F.E.A.S.TEvery time someone speaks up, speaks out and shines a light on an eating disorder - the deadly grip of this most challenging illness is weakened. Alexander and Sangster have beamed that light with their compilation of many views, so much hard won insight. -- from the afterword by Susan Ringwood, chief executive, BeatA unique resource of information on EDs, this book will be essential reading for everyone who has been affected by eating disorders: sufferers, carers, family and friends, together with health care professionals treating people with eating disorders. -- In Our Hands blogTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword. Introduction. Part 1. Setting the Scene. Part 2. Early Signs and Symptoms. Part 3. Treatment. Part 4. Recovery. Part 5. From Recovery to Recovered. Part 6. Carers, Families and Friends. Part 7. Ditch the Myths. Appendix. Afterword. Index.

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Book SynopsisIncreasing numbers of children and young people are presenting for treatment of an eating disorder, but there are many different types and they are often confused, making it difficult to know what support to offer.This easy-to-read guide presents all the vital information on a range of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, selective eating, and avoidant and restrictive intake disorders. Each eating disorder is clearly defined, making it easy to draw distinctions between them. The book covers their origins, characteristics and typical development, letting teachers and parents know what signs to look out for. There is practical advice on how to help young people, strategies for overcoming common difficulties, as well as information on available treatments. Vignettes feature throughout to help teachers and parents apply knowledge to real-life situations. This is an essential resource for teachers and parents of children and young people with eating disorders.Trade ReviewDown-to-earth and informative, this book provides practical information for busy professionals who come into contact with children who have eating disorders. Creative analogies demystify the eating disorders and case illustrations paint a vivid picture of how to help. I highly recommend this valuable resource. -- Josie Geller, Director of Research, Eating Disorders Program, St. Paul’s Hospital, VancouverTable of ContentsA Short Introduction. 1. Understanding Eating Disorders. 2. Causes of Eating Disorders. 3. What to Look For. 4. Management. A Short Conclusion. About the Authors. Recommended Reading. Useful Organisations. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisAfter achieving a level of recovery from an eating disorder, it is vital to ensure the right practical and emotional supports are in place to maintain that recovery indefinitely. In this important book, Naomi Feigenbaum confronts the often neglected subject of how to take the essential steps towards a healthy and happy life after recovering from an eating disorder.This inspirational companion offers a wide range of healthy coping skills that are supported by expert advice from treatment professionals. Issues explored range from the practical aspects of recovery such as how to confront triggers and work with a treatment team, to the emotional hurdles that include accepting one’s body, coping with trauma and sustaining meaningful relationships. A number of real people in recovery are introduced, proving that every experience is unique and the key to maintaining a healthy life is finding a path that works for the individual. This guide will help to signpost that path and inspire those in recovery with the confidence to take responsibility for their choices and ultimately their lives. Written with the aim of helping those in recovery discover their own unique insights and passions and awaken a desire to enjoy life to the fullest, this positive and life-affirming book will be an invaluable aid for anyone in recovery from an eating disorder, their family, friends, and the healthcare professionals who work with them.Trade Review[The author] aims to help people in transition from treatment to normal life... Case studies are used as examples in each chapter, including the author's personal experience... This book is perceptive and well written and based on the lived experience -- Mental Health PracticeOne of the most helpful aspects associated with Naomi Feigenbaum's "Maintaining Recovery from Eating Disorders" is the lack of triggering information. Unlike many other books on these increasingly common mental health conditions, the focus is on the journey sufferers face beyond eating disorders. While most books about eating disorders look at the symptoms experienced during periods of illness, Feigenbaum shows the reader how to truly embrace recovery. Anyone who is actively in recovery from an eating disorder will find the practical, easy to understand information on recovering life to be extremely helpful. -- Kate Le Page, Suite101.comFocusing on how to stay healthy after initial recovery from an eating disorder, this book is aimed at anyone coping with daily life after concluding in- or outpatient treatment. Feigenbaum offers sensible advice and gives specific recommendations, e.g., keep a journal and find a reputable nutritionist....Anyone trying to stay on a healthful track after completing treatment for eating disorders can find helpful words of advice here. -- Library JournalMaintaining Recovery from Eating Disorders is a beautiful account of healing - woven together with wisdom, support, and much hope. But author Naomi Feigenbaum doesn't stop there. She takes us beyond eating disorder recovery and into life! Her book is a testimony to the fact that we recover from our eating disorders in order to recover our true selves. We get rid of Ed and get our lives back. Thanks, Naomi, for sharing your life with us. -- Jenni Schaefer, Author of Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life and Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too[This book] helps empower the reader to continue her journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. -- From the foreword by Rebekah Bardwell, founder and director of The Center for Intuitive Eating Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorders Program, Hollywood Pavilion, Hollywood, FL.By means of several progressive case studies illustrating practical techniques skilfully woven into the narrative, the author draws on her own experience as a graduate of the treatment facility she remains associated with professionally, inspired by her erstwhile focal counsellor... Written in an engaging user-friendly manner, this book might serve as a valuable resource for practitioners to recommend as a handbook for clients who are reaching the reintegration stage of recovery post-treatment. -- John George Graham, Therapeutic Counsellor * Intervene *Table of ContentsForeword by Rebekah Bardwell Doweyko, LMHC. Introduction: The Journey beyond Eating Disorders. 1. Making a Smooth Transition. 2. Building and Using a Treatment Team. 3. Celebrating Your True Self. 4. Confronting Triggers. 5. Treating Food as Medicine. 6. Accepting Your Body. 7. Getting Creative. 8. Connecting Spiritually. 9. Coping with Trauma and Loss. 10. Developing Healthy Relationships. 11. Preparing for the Journey Ahead. Useful Contacts. Index.

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Book SynopsisLosing weight has become the modern woman's holy grail... everything will be better when we're thin.We're obsessed with weight, we dislike our bodies, we worry about the food we eat, we feel guilty, we diet... Too many of us are locked into a war with our own bodies which we'll never win, and which will never make us happy. The Ministry of Thin takes a controversial, unflinching look at how the modern obsession with weight loss, youth, beauty and perfection got out of control. Emma Woolf, author of An Apple a Day, explores how we might all be able to stop hating and start liking our own bodies again. And she dares to ask: if losing weight is the answer, what is the question?Trade ReviewA very honest, intelligent reflection on the causes and effects of society's obsession with thin. * Dr Linda Papadopoulos *The Ministry of Thin is frank, funny, and fascinating - I wanted to shout "hear, hear" at the end of almost every sentence. * Anne H. Putnam, author of Navel Gazing: One Woman's Quest for a Size Normal *A brilliant and brutal look at the world of thin, by a writer who knows too well the damaging effects of such a persuasive club. Think you are immune to their rhetoric? Then think again. * Dr Christian Jessen *She talks much sense having been through 10 years of anorexia. * The Bookseller *this book might make you a little more conscious when dealing with patients who may be battling with body image problems, or an eating disorder. * Student BMJ (British Medical Journal) *Thoughtfully written and incisive, Emma Woolf looks at the darker side of our obsession with dieting... * Ian Marber *Woolf sets her stall out with brio... a hypnotist's finger-click signalling women to wake up. * The Observer *

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Book SynopsisSay the name Nikki Grahame and most people will remember the bubbly, highly strung and hugely entertaining Big Brother 7 contestant. Since leaving the Big Brother house, she has forged a successful career for herself in presenting and writing. Yet Nikki isn't just another reality television contestant and her life story is not like any other you will ever read. From the age of eight until she was nineteen. Nikki battled anorexia nervosa but few cases have been quite as extreme as hers. Aged just eight and weighing just under three stone, Nikki was diagnosed as anorexic. For the next eight years, she was in and out of institutions - eleven in total - during which time she attempted suicide twice and had to be sedated up to four times a day so that she could be force-fed. At one point, she was sedated for fourteen days while doctors sewed a tube into her stomach, through which she was fed to get her weight out of the critical range. The lengths that she went to in order to avoid eating and find ways to exercise excessively shocked doctors who have worked in the field for years. As Nikki says, 'I've always wanted to be the best at everything I do, so I had to be the best anorexic - and I was.' With searing honesty, Nikki recounts her long and painful road to recovery, how she has had to come to terms with the long-term ramification of her illness, how she coped with being in the Big Brother house and how she uses her new-found fame to promote awareness of eating disorders and to help those who are suffering from similar problems. This compelling book tells the story of an incredible journey.

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Book SynopsisUp-to-date coverage on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders and obesity Featuring contributions from an international group of experts, the Handbook of Eating Disorders and Obesity is a broad-based resource that explores the major classifications of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.Table of ContentsPreface. PART I. EATING DISORDERS: ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BULIMIA NERVOSA, AND BINGE EATING DISORDER. SECTION 1. ETIOLOGY, RISK, AND PREVENTION. Chapter 1. Genetic and Biological Risk Factors (Cynthia M. Bulik). Chapter 2. Risk Factors for Eating Disorders: An Evauation of the Evidence (Alison E. Field). Chapter 3. Eating Disorder Prevention Programs (Eric Stice & Emily Hoffman). SECTION 2. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. Chapter 4. Diagnosis and Classification of Eating Disorders (Debra L. Franko, et al.). Chapter 5. Assessment of Medical Status and Physical Factors (Claire Pomeroy). Chapter 6. Psychological Assessment of Eating Disorders and Related Features (Drew A. Anderson and Caroline A. Paulosky). SECTION 3. TREATMENT. Chapter 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder (Kathleen Pike, et al.). Chapter 8. Interpersonal Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (Stacey Tantleff-Dunn, et al.). Chapter 9. Pharmacological Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (Martina de Zwaan, et al.). Chapter 10. Family Approaches for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa (James Lock). Chapter 11. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders (Elizabeth Blocher McCabe, et al.). Chapter 12. Integrative Cognitive Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (Carol B. Peterson, et al.). Chapter 13. Feminist Therapy and Eating Disorders (Niva Piran, et al.). Chapter 14. Internet-Based Treatment Strategies (Andrew J. Winzelberg, et al.). Chapter 15. Impatient and Partial Hospital Approaches to the Treatment of Eating Disorders (Angela S. Guarda and Leslie J. Heinberg). PART II. OBESITY. SECTION 1. ETIOLOGY, RISK, AND PREVENTION. Chapter 16. Genetic and Biological Risk Factors (Mark B. Cope and David Allison). Chapter 17. The Toxic Environment and Obesity: Contribution and Cure (Kathryn E. Henderson and Kelly Brownell). Chapter 18. Psychosocial and Behavioral Consequences of Obesity (Diane Neumark-Sztainer and Jess Haines). SECTION 2. ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS. Chapter 19. Assessment of Medical Status and Physical Factors (M. Ammar Hatahet & Nikhil V. Dhurandhar). Chapter 20. Behavioral Assessment of Obesity (Suzanne Phelan and Thomas A. Wadden). SECTION 3. TREATMENT. Chapter 21. Treatment of Obesity I: Adult Obesity (David B. Sarwer, et al.). Chapter 22. Treatment of Obesity II: Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Jordana Cooperberg and Myles Faith). PART III. BODY IMAGE DISTURBANCES AND BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER. Chapter 23. Risk Factors for the Development of Body Image Disturbances (Eleanor H. Wertheim, et al.). Chapter 24. Assessment of Body Image Disturbances (Tiffany M. Stewart and Donald A. Williamson). Chapter 25. Treatment of Body Image Disturbances (Thomas F. Cash and Joshua I. Hrabosky). Chapter 26. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (Roberto Olivardia). PART IV. SPECIAL TOPICS. Chapter 27. Sociocultural Aspects of Eating Disorders (Eileen P. Anderson-Fye and Anne E. Becker). Chapter 28. A Feminist Approach to Eating Disorders (Linda Smolak and Sarah K. Murnen). Chapter 29. Weight and Shape Concerns of Boys and Men (Marita P. McCabe and Lina A. Ricciardelli). Chapter 30. Eating Problems in Childhood and Adolescence (Dasha Nicholls). Chapter 31. Obesity and Body Image in Ethnically Diverse Children and Adolescents (Sonia Y. Ruiz, et al.). Chapter 32. Child Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders (Kevin M. Thompson and Stephen A. Wonderlich). Chapter 33. Media's Role in the Perpetuation and Prevention of Negative Body Image and Disorderd Eating (Michael Levine and Kristen Harrison). Chapter 34. Cosmetic Surgery and Cosmetic Medical Treatments (David B. Sarwer, et al.). Chapter 35. Future Directions in Eating Disorder and Obesity Research (Linda Smolak and Ruth Striegel-Moore). Author Index. Subject Index.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding and recovering from eating disordersTable of ContentsContentsIntroduction 7Part 1 Making a start: What are eating disorders and do you want to recover? 91 What are eating disorders? 102 The physical and psychological effects of eating disorders 193 The problem with purging 314 What causes eating disorders? 375 ‘I’m not sure I want to stop’ 44Part 2 Problems and potential pitfalls: Issues commonly associated with eating disorders 496 Unhelpful thinking styles 507 Perfectly flawed or perfectly driven: when is perfectionism a bad thing? 588 Fanning the flame: dealing with anxiety 669 Some other common problems: self-harm, other addictions and multi-impulsive bulimia 75Part 3 Planning your route: Starting out on the path to recovery 8310 What is recovery and is it possible? 8411 How to get help and handle treatment 9912 About food and eating 111Part 4 Supporting your child on the path to recovery: A section for parents 11913 Information and advice for parents 12014 Supporting a child on the path to recovery: some real-life accounts 136Further support 144

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Book SynopsisShort, affordable self-help on a key issue in 21st century lifeTable of ContentsContentsIntroduction 71 About “eating disorders” 92 The road to an eating disorder 153 Eating disorders – the dark side 214 Why do people develop eating disorders? 305 All about recovery – where do you want to get to? 376 Finding help 457 The role of other people in recovery 548 Getting back in control 609 What about purging? 6810 Recovery – so much can change… 74For the family 77Useful resources 87

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Book SynopsisThis revealing and useful book tells how emotions can cause bad eating habits and provides an effective antidote to radical crash diets. The author uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, and offers an encouraging alternative to current theories on the causes on overeating, such as psychopathology, addiction, or moral weakness. Emotional Eating shows how to identify individual patterns of emotional eating, and then tells readers how to respond to these patterns. Filled with tables charts, and self-assessment tests, Emotional Eating can help you learn self-control by identifying emotional triggers and developing alternative behaviors.Trade Review"This pioneering book gives individuals the tools they need to takecharge of their emotions . . . and effectively manage their weight.Highly recommAnded." (John P. Foreyt, Ph.D., director, NutritionResearch Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine) "Anyone who has struggled with eating and weight will feelempowered by Abramson's emphasis on self-determination. . . .Emotional Eating is a very important addition to the bibliotherapylibrary." (BrAnda L. Wolfe, Ph.D., director, Research/ClientRelations, Jenny Craig, Inc.)Table of ContentsThe connection between emotions and eating; are you an emotional eater?; why emotional eating?; dieting and emotions; eating and self-nurturance; identifying emotions; depression and eating; anxiety and eating; boredom, loneliness and eating; anger and eating; sex, marriage and weight; the decision to diet.

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Book SynopsisA hands-on workbook that shows parents how to intervene when they suspect their child has an eating disorder. The book shows how to recognize, confront and conquer the disorder, presenting it as a disease that can be treated successfully.Trade Review“…written in a confident and approachable style, avoiding jargon, and the text is well broken up… a valuable book..” (www.edr.org.uk, 23 November 2004)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ix Introduction xi How to use this book xv Part One The Truth About Eating Disorders 1 1 Learning all you can 3 2 Recognizing signs of disease 37 Part Two Taking Action 57 3 Beginning the dialogue with you child 59 4 Understanding treatment options 92 5 Reaching out for professional help 133 Part Three Recovery 169 6 Understanding the recovery process 171 7 Recognizing and overcoming recovery setbacks 207 Appendix A Answers to exercises 243 Appendix B Taking and eating disorder to college 250 Appendix C Resources 255 Notes 265 About the author 271 Index 273

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Book SynopsisA guide for teens struggling with eating disorders. It provides information on eating disorders, from their signs and symptoms to various treatment options and the consequences on daily life.

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Book SynopsisAre you a sugar addict? Beating Sugar Addiction For Dummies provides you a safe and healthy path to overcome your addiction, eliminate stress eating, and upgrade your nutrition for a healthier lifestyle.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part I: Are You a Sugar Addict or a Sweet Freak? 3 Part II: Developing Your Low-Sugar or No-Sugar Food Plan 4 Part III: Living a Successful Sugar-Busting Lifestyle 4 Part IV: Sugar-Busting Recipes 5 Part V: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 5 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Are You a Sugar Addict or a Sweet Freak? 7 Chapter 1: Moving from Sugar Addiction to Sugar Reduction 9 Understanding Sugar Addiction 10 Defining sugar addiction 11 Realizing how harmful sugar can be 13 Getting Off Sugar without Driving Yourself Crazy 13 Eating Right and Creating a New Normal 15 Simplifying the low-carb concept 15 Improving your eating with five easy habits 16 Change your thinking, change your life 17 Figuring Out What You Really Need Instead of Sugar 17 Chapter 2: Figuring Out Why You’re Addicted to Sugar 19 Getting to the Root of Why Sugar Is So Darned Addictive 19 Brain chemistry 20 Genetic programming 20 Hunger and cravings 22 Learned behavior 23 What Kind of Sweet Freak Are You? 23 The Exhausted Addict 24 The Sad Eater 26 The Undereater 27 The Sugar Stalker 29 Chapter 3: The 4-1-1 on Sugar and Carbs 31 Sugar: The New Poison 32 The Science of Carbohydrates 32 Identifying sources of carbohydrates 33 Seeing why sugar is so bad for you 33 Connecting carbs and sugar to insulin 34 Selecting Desirable Carbs versus Undesirable Carbs 35 Separating complex carbs from simple carbs 35 Getting more fiber and nutrition per calorie 36 Addressing problems with fructose 36 Making substitutions for better carbs and less sugar 38 Understanding Where Your Sugar Intake Comes From 39 Picking out obvious sources of sugar 40 Uncovering hidden sources of sugar 40 Spotting other names for sugar 41 Considering Gluten-Free Eating 42 Steering Clear of Artificial Sweeteners 44 How chemical sweeteners work 44 Monosodium glutamate (MSG) 45 Aspartame (NutraSweet) 46 Sucralose (Splenda) 47 What should you do? 47 Chapter 4: How Sugar Contributes to Chronic Health Problems 49 Sugar Highs: Looking at Escalating Health Problems 50 Seeing the Psychological Ramifications of Sugar 51 Depression 52 Anxiety 53 Dealing with Medical Risks and Problems 54 Obesity 54 Diabetes 55 Liver disease 57 Sugar and cholesterol 57 Metabolic syndrome 58 Hypothyroid disease 58 Chronic fatigue 59 Fibromyalgia 60 Irritable bowel syndrome 60 Immune system impairment 61 Bone loss 62 Wrinkles 63 Part II: Developing Your Low-Sugar or No-Sugar Food Plan 65 Chapter 5: Creating a Sustainable Plan: The Basics of Nutrition and Portions 67 Creating a Sugar-Free Foundation with the Big Four 67 Picking protein 68 Consuming carbohydrates 70 Choosing the right fats 73 Drinking water: A vital key to craving control 75 Eating Natural Foods 76 Picking produce 77 Buying meat, dairy, eggs, and fish 77 Drinking clean water 78 Managing Calories and Portion Control 78 Realizing that a calorie isn’t just a calorie 78 Determining how many calories you need 79 A balanced diet: Finding the right ratios 80 Portion distortion: Understanding how much is too much 82 Adding Supplements for Health and Help 83 Multivitamin/mineral supplement with B-complex 83 Vitamin C, an immune booster 84 Fish oil for essential fats 84 Whey protein to help stabilize blood sugar 85 Probiotics: The good bacteria 85 Green drinks for extra vegetables 86 Magnesium for relaxed muscles and strong bones 86 Chapter 6: Stocking a Low-Sugar Kitchen 89 Cleaning Out the Cabinets, Fridge, and Freezer 90 Tossing the obvious culprits 90 Uncovering less-obvious troublemakers 91 Skipping low-fat options 92 Eliminating questionable foods 93 Creating a Sugar-Smart Kitchen 93 Stocking up on protein 93 Finding the right carbs 95 Discovering satisfying beverages 95 Navigating the Grocery Store (And More) 96 Making your list and sticking to it 96 Reading and understanding food labels 98 Eating local: Farmers’ markets 100 Considering feedlot meat versus pasture-raised meat 101 Going Sugar-Free on a Budget 101 Stretching your grocery dollars 102 Knowing when to buy organic 102 Chapter 7: Sugar Detox 101 105 Appreciating What a Sugar Detox Can Do for You 105 Aiding weight loss 106 Achieving better blood sugar and insulin control 107 Experiencing increased energy 107 Getting more nutrients 107 Improving immunity 107 Reducing inflammation and lowering your risk of disease 108 Having less gas 108 Battling fewer cravings 109 Enjoying better skin 109 Sharpening mental clarity 109 Feeling personal empowerment 109 Taking Your First Detox Steps 110 Using Complementary Medicine for More than Just Detoxing 111 Exploring complementary medicine options 112 Finding a well-rounded doctor 112 Avoiding snake oil 113 Part III: Living a Successful Sugar-Busting Lifestyle 115 Chapter 8: Eating Mindfully 117 What Is Mindful Eating? 118 Mastering Proactive versus Reactive Eating 118 Paying Attention While You Eat 119 Eating with intention 120 Planning your food choices in advance 121 Keeping a food journal (also known as a lie detector) 122 Avoiding being obsessive or neurotic about food 123 Summoning willpower and understanding 123 Managing stress 124 Giving yourself a reality check 125 Chapter 9: Breaking the Cycle of Failure and Staying On Track 127 Applying Strategies for Success 127 Adopting a new mind-set 128 Developing new habits 129 Making a gradual transition versus going cold turkey 131 Shopping with purpose 133 Unraveling Those Overwhelming Sugar Cravings 134 Understanding why cravings occur 134 Filling the hole: What do you really want? 135 Letting your craving tell you what’s missing from your nutrition 136 Managing Cravings 138 Timing your meals properly 138 Following smart nutrition practices 138 Identifying triggers 139 Choosing substitute behaviors 140 Acting when a craving strikes 141 Coping with Falling Off the Wagon 143 Starting with forgiveness 143 Dealing with the inner critic 143 Getting back on track: Three easy steps 144 Chapter 10: Navigating the Minefields of Eating Out and Special Occasions 145 Eating Out Successfully 145 Watching portion sizes 146 Allocating alcohol and dessert 146 Staying mindful 147 Choosing best bet basics 147 Navigating Social Eating 148 Preventing common mistakes 148 Being prepared 148 Creating balance 149 Reprogramming an all-or-nothing attitude about sweets 149 Surviving Vacations and Special Occasions 150 Vacations 150 Holidays 151 Birthdays and other special occasions 151 Chapter 11: Getting a Boost from Your Support System 153 Countering the “War on Food” Mentality 153 Bringing Your Family on Board 155 Enlisting Friends and Co-workers 155 Supporters 155 Naysayers 156 Devil’s advocates 156 Evangelists 157 Finding a Support Group 157 Getting involved with a local support group 157 Investigating Internet forums 158 Seeking Help from a Professional When You Need It 158 Nutrition counselors 159 Psychotherapists 159 Chapter 12: Sugar-Busting Moves: Incorporating Exercise 161 Seeing How Exercise Affects Sugar Metabolism 162 Sticking to an Exercise Schedule 162 Reaping the Benefits of Being Consistent 163 Comparing Exercise Types 163 Cardiovascular exercise 164 Strength training exercise 165 Combining cardio and strength training 165 Creating a Cardiovascular Exercise Program 166 Choosing your cardio activity 166 Determining duration and frequency 167 Finding the right difficulty level 168 Structuring your cardio exercise 169 Watching out for trouble 170 Developing a Strength Training Workout 171 Choosing the right exercises 171 Figuring sets and reps for optimal results 172 Balancing strength training and recovery time 172 Performing Basic Strength Training Exercises Correctly 173 Exercises for the thighs, glutes, and hips 173 Exercises for the posterior chain 177 Exercises for the shoulders and arms 179 Pulling exercises for the back 182 Core exercises for the abs and waist 184 Putting It All Together: Sample Workouts 188 Example workout 1 (easy) 188 Example workout 2 (difficult) 189 Part IV: Sugar-Busting Recipes 191 Chapter 13: Energy-Boosting Breakfasts 193 Appreciating the Importance of Breakfast 193 Launching Your Day the Low-Sugar Way 194 Chapter 14: Powerful Lunches 205 Brown-Bagging Tips 206 Chapter 15: Nourishing Dinners 219 Whipping Up Speedy Dinner Recipes 219 Chapter 16: Satisfying Snacks 235 Understanding Snacking Success 235 Chapter 17: Sin-Free Desserts 249 Practicing Sugar-Free Satisfaction 249 Part V: The Part of Tens 263 Chapter 18: Ten Surprising Foods to Leave at the Grocery Store 265 Diet Soda 265 Frozen Entrees 266 Bacon 267 Canned Soups 267 Genetically Modified Foods 267 Microwave Popcorn 268 Fruit Juice and Juice Drinks 269 Rice Cakes 269 Protein Bars 269 Peanut Butter 270 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Outwit Your Cravings 271 Eat Small Amounts of Food Every Three to Four Hours 271 Drink Enough Water throughout the Day 271 Take Your Vitamins 272 Stay Mindful 272 Eat Lots of Vegetables Every Day 272 Exercise 273 Choose a Positive Substitute Behavior When a Craving Strikes 273 Avoid Boredom 273 Get Enough Sleep 274 Don’t Let Triggers Make Decisions for You 274 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 275 Index 279

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle with your body image? Are you walking beside someone who does? Are you suffering on account of dieting, disordered eating, over-exercising, compulsively seeking cosmetic surgery or obsessively resisting the ageing process? Psychologist and Psychotherapist Nicole Schnackenberg delves into how your identity may come to be pinned on to your physical appearance, and what you can do about it. Bodies Arising offers a series of meditations and reflections to support you on your journey of moving beyond food and body image struggles. It is an invitation to remember that your true Self is not the physical body and offers many tools for moving towards a love of every aspect of your being. Includes foreword by Sunday Times bestselling author, Theresa Cheung.

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Book SynopsisEating disorders are everywhere, from anorexics to bulimics, binge eaters to yo-yo dieters. An awful lot of people today feel miserable around food and unhappy in their bodies. But it doesn't have to be this way. Recovering from an eating disorder is a long, difficult road, and you need guidance along the way. There are many books about eating disorders available. This book is different. This book isn't about your eating disorder: it's about you. This book doesn't focus on food and eating and weight issues: these are merely the symptoms, not the problem. Instead, this book offers practical, insightful, gentle guidance that can help you discover the underlying reasons for your eating disorder and how you can truly heal. Most importantly, this is a book to give you hope. When it comes to eating disorders, the author has been there, done that, got the t-shirt. And now she's living proof that it's possible to let go of an eating disorder and be happy, healthy and healed (and hey, even contentedly curvaceous). She let go of Ed. And so can you.Trade ReviewIn 'Letting Go of Ed' Pippa Wilson has written a book that will strike a chord with many who have struggled with their eating and self-perception. Pippa's journey is inspirational and her story - written in a jargon-free style - can be dipped in and out of. Pippa's eating disorder 'Ed' - firstly a friend, quickly becoming the foe - is easy to identify with. Making a 'wish list' and setting out a world without 'Ed' demonstrates to the reader what life could be like - and the overall encouraging and motivating tone, with tips for coping and accepting help, is a valuable tool in helping someone beat their eating disorder.(beat (Eating Disorders Association))

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