Bulimia/Anorexia - The Binge/Purge Cycle and Self-Starvation

The book includes stories of bulimic and anorexic women in their own words sympathetic peer-group voices to encourage women who have begun treatment or are considering it. The author also describes new school and college programs designed to help students who have eating disorders. Marlene Boskind-White draws on twenty-five years of clinical experience to set forth what actually works to combat and overcome bulimia and anorexia, focusing on ways to strengthen positive attitudes and develop practical coping skills. She evaluates new therapies and new medications such as Prozac and presents essential information on physiology and nutrition. "I give this book my unqualified endorsement." Jean Rubel, Ph.D., Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders, Inc. "An outstanding contribution to the literature of eating disorders." Albert D. Loro, Jr., Ph.D., former director, Eating Disorders Program, Duke University Medical School "

About the author

Marlene Boskind-White is a professional counselor in private practice in Radford, Virginia.The late William C. White, Jr., was a clinical psychologist.

Summary

"The power of the book lies in [its] vast clinical experience.... Eminently readable and filled with clinical anecdote.... Invaluable."—The Lancet

Product details

• Authors: Marlene Boskind-White, Boskind-White Marlene, William C Jr White, William C. White, William C. Jr. White, White William C.
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.09.2001
• EAN: 9780393319231
• ISBN: 978-0-393-31923-1
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 211 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 420 g
• Series: Lecture Notes in Economics & M; Lecture Notes in Economics & M
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Medical professions; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; SELF-HELP / Eating Disorders & Body Image, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Eating Disorders, Eating disorders & therapy, Eating disorders and therapy, Coping With Eating Disorders, Coping with / advice about eating disorders