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This book rethinks the diagnosis and treatment of 'eating disorders' by putting the spotlight on their social and societal contexts, examining how these behaviours are shaped by the difficult life conditions of those suffering.
List of contents
1. Introduction
Part 1. Background to the ‘eating disorders’ behaviours
2. What the mainstream models say is happening with behaviours and recovery?
3. What alternative models say is happening with unusual eating behaviours
4. What was our research about?
Part 2. The unusual eating behaviours of our nine collaborators
5. Adora’s story: Becoming a “good girl”
6. Gabby’s story: A ballerina’s sacrifice
7. Diane’s story: Sisters and solitude
8. Bianca’s story: Shrinking for love
9. Erica’s story: Mother knows best
10. Sally’s story: Serious journos talk about lip filler
11. Fiona’s Story: The weight of expectations
12. Courtney’s story: Out of the frying pan into the fire
13. Katrina’s story: What goes on behind closed doors
Part 3. What was learned about unusual eating behaviours put in context?
14. Summary 1: The diversity of life pathways
15. Summary 2: What shapes the ‘eating disorder’ behaviours and what leads to recovery?
About the author
Bernard Guerin is Professor of Psychology at the University of South Australia. His research and writing try to integrate what we know from the social sciences to provide a contextual view of all human behaviour, talking and thinking.
Millie Tait is a Psychology Honours Graduate from the University of South Australia working in community services. She is interested in supporting people through their life situations labelled as ‘mental health problems’ without pathologising.
Scarlett Kraehe is a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Graduate from the University of South Australia with an interest in gender and race theory.
Nikia Bailey is a Psychologist holding a Master of Psychology (Clinical) from the University of South Australia.
Summary
This book rethinks the diagnosis and treatment of ‘eating disorders’ by putting the spotlight on their social and societal contexts, examining how these behaviours are shaped by the difficult life conditions of those suffering.
