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 "silent sufferers"--those affected by a loved one's
eating disorder. This revised edition put family and friends at the
center of the treatment process, providing the latest information on the
methods and practices available to facilitate the recovery process.
Surviving an Eating Disorder is the first book for family and friends
to use a psychological perspective to understand eating disorders. Other
treatment manuals or self-help books propose change but Surviving is
the first to consider why change can be so hard for everyone involved.
The factors that can hinder progress are discussed and the methods that
can work are emphasized. Illustrated with case examples, this fourth
edition explains the latest treatments and provides the necessary tools
to carefully evaluate what can be most effective for each reader's
individual care. The authors offer concrete advice and support, urging
readers to care for both themselves and their relationships as they
support their loved ones struggling with food and eating issues.
With its combination of information, insight, and practical strategies,
Surviving an Eating Disorder considers crisis as opportunity--a time
for the possibility of hope and change for everyone involved.
