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| Title: | Eating Disorders
: A Guide for Families & Children |
| Author: | Valerie Elsbree BASW MASW; Foreword by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York |
| ISBN: | 1873413491 : 9781873413494 |
| Illustrations: | colour illus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 215x215mm |
| Pages: | 36 |
| Weight: | .165 Kg. |
| Published: | Merit Publishing - October 2007 |
| List Price: | 14.95 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Eating disorders & therapy: Coping with eating disorders |
Foreword by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York (Spokesperson for WeightWatchers). Eating disorders affect not only those afflicted, but spouses, partners, children, family and friends. Eating disorders often come from a combination of psychological, interpersonal and social environments. The aim of this book is to create a dialogue between adults, children and their clinicians, and to help children understand why their loved one with an eating disorder is behaving in certain ways. Often, people with eating disorders feel like they are different from others, they need loving, caring and compassionate people around them. This book is meant to address children's questions in a caring and truthful fashion. By opening up lines of communication, it is hoped that this book will empower not only children but family members to deal with this debilitating condition.
Foreword by Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York; Introduction; Message of Hope ; Part I: Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating ; Part II: Anorexia Nervosa ; Part III: Bulimia Nervosa ; Part IV: Recovery and Treatment; Part V: How Can You Make A Difference?
"Obesity, anorexia, bulimia, and food addictions are no longer rare or exotic diseases. Childhood obesity is on the rise and girls as young as 7 or 8 are reportedly suffering from a negative body image as they strive to emulate the figures of much too thin celebrities. The time has come for parents to be proactive and discuss these issues with their kids. This book provides valuable tips for discussion and a number of resources for getting help for existing problems. Although it saddens me to admit it, this book may very well prove to be a lifesaver for some children." -- About Families (www.aboutfamiliespa.com)
