Surviving an Eating Disorder [Fourth Revised Edition]

Strategies for Family and Friends

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

AvMichele Siegel,Judith Brisman PhD,Margot Weinshel

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Thoroughly revised and updated with the latest research and methodologies, the fourth edition of the classic guide written specifically for parents, friends, and caregivers of individuals with eating disorders.For more than thirty years,this classic guide has been an essential resource for the “silentsufferers”—those affected by a loved one’s eating disorder. This revisededition put family and friends at the center of the treatment process,providing the latest information on the methods and practices available tofacilitate the recovery process.Survivingan Eating Disorder is the first book for family and friends to usea psychological perspective to understand eating disorders. Other treatmentmanuals or self-help books propose change but Surviving is the first toconsider why change can be so hard for everyone involved. The factors that canhinder progress are discussed and the methods that can work are emphasized.Illustrated with case examples, this fourth edition explains the latesttreatments and provides the necessary tools to carefully evaluate what can bemost effective for each reader’s individual care. The authors offer concreteadvice and support, urging readers to care for both themselves and theirrelationships as they support their loved ones struggling with food and eatingissues.With its combination ofinformation, insight, and practical strategies, Surviving an Eating Disorderconsiders crisis as opportunity—a time for the possibility of hope and changefor everyone involved.

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Utgivningsdatum2021-07-22
Mått135 x 203 x 18 mm
Vikt270 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor320
FörlagHarperCollins Publishers Inc
ISBN9780062954145

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Michele Siegel, Ph.D., initiated the idea for this book and was co-founder with Judith Brisman of the Eating Disorder Resource Center. She died in 1993.Judith Brisman, Ph.D., CEDS, was the director of the Eating Disorder Resource Center. She is an editor of Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Eating Disorders, is a member of the teaching faculty at the White Institute, and has a private practice in Manhattan. An international pioneer in the treatment of bulimia, she has published and lectured extensively. Margot Weinshel, L.C.S.W., is a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry of NYU Medical School and has published papers, chapters, and a book. She presents nationally and internationally and has a private practice in New York City.

“Filled with years of wisdom and hands-on experience, Surviving gives concrete and thoughtful advice to you and your loved one when facing the inevitable challenges of an eating disorder. Keep this important book at your side for specific guidance and care to allow for the best possibility of change—both with the eating disorder and your relationship with the person you love.” — Jenni Schaefer, author of Life Without Ed, Almost Anorexic, and Goodbye Ed, Hello Me“Surviving is richly respectful of patients and of their loved ones and is truly responsive to real-life situations and conflicts. It’s a wonderful resource that I highly recommend!” — Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic and author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders“A significant and important update to a comprehensive gold standard book—bravo!” — Judith Ruskay Rabinor, author of A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger Hope and Healing in Psychotherapy and The Girl in the Red Boots: Making Peace with My Mother“Deftly written, richly textured . . . Surviving an Eating Disorder is a wide-ranging and balanced book that offers a coherent guide for families and loved ones.” — Michael Strober, PhD, Franklin Mint Professor of Eating Disorders, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA“With clarity and compassion, Surviving an Eating Disorder provides much-needed advice for anyone with a loved one who’s struggling with food and weight. I highly recommend it.” — Ricki Lake“The best answers to the hardest questions about eating disorders are found in this great book.” — Kristen Haglund, Miss America 2008