Anorexia Nervosa - A Recovery Guide for Sufferers, Families and Friends

Informationen zum Autor Janet Treasure, OBE, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, is Director of the Eating Disorder Unit at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, and a Professor at Kings College, London. June Alexander is an Australian writer and life writing educator who has a 40-year career in journalism and has battled eating disorders since the age of 11. Klappentext This book offers insight and guidance into the recovery process for those who suffer from eating disorders and information for their loved ones. Zusammenfassung This book offers insight and guidance into the recovery process for those who suffer from eating disorders and information for their loved ones. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements. Introduction. About the Authors. Section I: An Overview . What is Anorexia Nervosa? Avoid the Blame Game. Centuries of Trying to Understand Food Refusal. Section II: For Sufferers . Starting the Recovery Journey. Understanding Your Self. The Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa. Body Composition and Nutrition. Digging Deeper: Understanding Personality Patterns. Links in Generations. Recovery IS Possible. Section III: For Families, Carers and Friends. Helping to Eliminate the Eating Disorder. Pulling Together as a Family. Confronting the Eating Challenge. Recovery is More Than Gaining Weight. Section IV: Guidelines for Professionals. Guidelines for Therapists and Carers. The Family Doctor – Making a Diagnosis. Guidelines for School Staff. Where to get Support. Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: June Alexander, Alexander June, Janet Treasure, Janet (South London and Maudsley Hospita Treasure, Treasure Janet
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.03.2013
• EAN: 9780415633666
• ISBN: 978-0-415-63366-6
• No. of pages: 178
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Eating Disorders, Eating disorders & therapy, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Eating disorders and therapy, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / General