Download or read book Treating and Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa written by Steven Levenkron and published by Scribner Book Company. This book was released on 1982 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted authority Dr. Steven Levenkron, author of the bestselling novel about anorexia, "The Best Little Girl in the World", shares the treatment options available and his own patients' case histories in this classic book. Now updated to include new medical findings, this book is still the most reliable sourcebook yet for dealing with this terrible disease.
Download or read book Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa written by Christopher Freeman and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally developed as a manual for anorexia patients at his eating disorders clinic in the Royal Edinburgh hospital, Chris Freeman's is the first self-help book based on cognitive behavioural therapy to counter this most notorious and widespread of eating disorders. It occurs most frequently among young women, but affects both men and women of all ages, in all social groups, internationally. The first part of this groundbreaking guide provides an introduction to the subject of anorexia nervosa and its treatment using cognitive behavioural techniques for therapists, sufferers and their families. The second part is a self-help programme for recovery based on the treatment, which the author has used in his work with hundreds of patients. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a now internationally established method of treating emotional disorders such as anorexia, depression and panic by changing negative patterns of thought. The Robinson series of self-help guides based on CBT, written by practising clinical psychologists, has proved itself accessible and highly effective, and the series' reputation and sales increase with every year.
Download or read book Treating and overcoming anorexia nervosa by Steven Levenkron written by Steven Levenkron and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa 2nd Edition written by Patricia Graham and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break free from the vicious cycle of anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa affects both men and women, of all age groups and social classes, internationally. For both the sufferer and the friends and family who care for them, the impact of the illness can be devastating. However, it can be treated effectively using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This self-help book provides support to battle this notorious and widespread eating disorder and has been used effectively with many patients in clinical settings. Using CBT techniques, you will learn to: Understand the many forms and causes of anorexia nervosa Challenge negative thinking and behaviour Improve your body image Develop coping strategies for the future These clinically proven tools form a complete recovery programme, with practical exercises and worksheets. Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well scheme. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
Download or read book Eating Disorders The Comprehensive Guide written by Viruti Shivan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deep into the complex world of eating disorders with "Eating Disorders - The Comprehensive Guide." This enlightening resource offers a thorough exploration of various eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. The guide seeks to demystify the psychological, physiological, and societal factors contributing to these conditions and presents the latest research on treatment and recovery. Within these pages, readers will find a balanced blend of scientific information, therapeutic approaches, and personal narratives that shed light on the inner workings of these disorders. From understanding the signs and symptoms to navigating the recovery process, the book provides valuable insights for individuals, families, and professionals. It emphasizes the importance of early detection, the role of support systems, and the journey towards healing and resilience. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a patient, a concerned loved one, or an educator, this comprehensive guide offers the tools and understanding necessary to confront the challenges of eating disorders and advocates for a holistic approach to long-term recovery.
Download or read book Overcoming Anorexia written by J. Lacey and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anorexia is a distressing condition that commonly affects teenage girls but also touches women and men across all ages. As well as the physical dangers, sufferers experience difficulties in many aspects of their lives, including relationships, work and family life. Anorexia can be a serious condition - studies of severe hospitalised cases show that between 5 and 21 percent die, from starvation and suicide. Contrary to popular belief, however, 'once an anorexic, always an anorexic' isn't true - it is possible to beat anorexia and live a life where food, weight and shape play a more healthy and less dominant role.This book is aimed at sufferers, parents and partners, and points out how to recognise anorexia, and what to do about it. It deals with the physical and psychological features. The reader will be able to better understand the causes of anorexia and the anorectic mind. There is a strong emphasis on relieving the helplessness and anxiety felt by carers, with information on the nature of anorexia, treatment options and recovery. The book deals with how to access professional help. There are also practical suggestions to assist sufferers and their families overcome the condition.
Download or read book It s Not Your Fault written by Russell Marx and published by Plume Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa written by Christopher Freeman and published by Constable. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anorexia affects both men and women, of all age groups and social classes, internationally. For both the sufferer and the friends and family who care for them, the impact of the illness can be devastating. However, it can be treated effectively using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This self-help book provides support to battle this notorious and widespread eating disorder. It was originally developed by the author as a manual for patients with anorexia at his eating disorders clinic in The Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Using CBT techniques, he explains the many forms and causes of anorexia nervosa and helps the reader: Challenge negative thinking and behaviour Improve their body image Develop coping strategies for the future These clinically proven tools form a complete recovery programme, with practical exercises and worksheets. Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
Download or read book Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa 16pt Large Print Edition written by Chris Freeman and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-18 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally developed as a manual for anorexia patients at his eating disorders clinic in the Royal Edinburgh hospital, Chris Freeman's is the first self - help book based on cognitive behavioural therapy to counter this most notorious and widespread of eating disorders. It occurs most frequently among young women, but affects both men and women of all ages, in all social groups, internationally. The first part of this groundbreaking guide provides an introduction to the subject of anorexia nervosa and its treatment using cognitive behavioural techniques for therapists, sufferers and their families. The second part is a self - help programme for recovery based on the treatment, which the author has used in his work with hundreds of patients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a now internationally established method of treating emotional disorders such as anorexia, depression and panic by changing negative patterns of thought. The Robinson series of self - help guides based on CBT, written by practising clinical psychologists, has proved itself accessible and highly effective, and the series' reputation and sales increase with every year.
Download or read book A Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa written by Ulrike Schmidt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the authors' pioneering work and up-to-date research at London's Maudsley hospital, A Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa provides adults with anorexia nervosa and the professionals working alongside them with a practical resource to work through together. The approach described is recommended by the National Institute of Clinical and Care Excellence (NICE) as a first-line, evidence-based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa. A Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa provides adults with anorexia nervosa and the professionals working alongside them with a practical resource to work through together. The manual is divided into accessible modules, providing a co-ordinated, step-by-step guide to recovery. Modules include: Nutrition Developing treatment goals Exploring thinking styles Developing an identity beyond anorexia. A Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa is a highly beneficial aid to recovery for those with the condition, their families and mental health professionals.
Download or read book Overcoming Anxiety written by Helen Kennerley and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2009-07-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated edition of the bestselling self-help book, now recommended on the national Books on Prescription scheme. This ever-popular guide offers a self-help programme, written by one of the UK's leading authorities on anxiety and based on CBT, for those suffering from anxiety problems. A whole range of anxieties and fears are explained, from panic attacks and phobias to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalised anxiety. It includes an introduction to the nature of anxiety and stress and a complete self-help programme with monitoring sheets based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The following websites may offer useful further information on anxiety disorders: www.social-anxiety.org.uk www.stress.org.uk www.triumphoverphobia.com
Download or read book Going Hungry written by Kate M. Taylor and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2008-09-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, collected for the first time, 19 writers describe their eating disorders from the distance of recovery, exposing as never before the anorexic's self-enclosed world. “This anthology lends remarkable texture to a subject that has been too often sensationalized and oversimplified.” —The New York Times Taking up issues including depression, genetics, sexuality, sports, religion, fashion and family, these essays examine the role anorexia plays in a young person's search for direction. Powerful and immensely informative, this collection makes accessible the mindset of a disease that has long been misunderstood. With essays by Priscilla Becker, Francesca Lia Block, Maya Browne, Jennifer Egan, Clara Elliot, Amanda Fortini, Louise Glück, Latria Graham, Francine du Plessix Gray, Trisha Gura, Sarah Haight, Lisa Halliday, Elizabeth Kadetsky, Maura Kelly, Ilana Kurshan, Joyce Maynard, John Nolan, Rudy Ruiz, and Kate Taylor.
Download or read book Theory and Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia written by Steven Wiley Emmett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This impressive book presents contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in the field of eating disorders and offers a remarkably comprehensive study of the theory and treatment of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia from biomedical, sociocultural and psychological perspectives. Theory and Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia is testimony to the multidetermined nature of the current epidemic of food-related disorders; as such, it emphasizes the pressing need for professionals to collaborate on research and treatment.
Download or read book Anatomy of Anorexia written by Steven Levenkron and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001-03-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the origins and causes of this disease, the author shows how an innocent desire to lose a few pounds can manifest in life-threatening symptoms, discussing the social and physiological forces that shape the illness.
Download or read book Medical Management of Eating Disorders written by C. Laird Birmingham and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-25 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, this established text provides the practical information needed to treat patients with anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders. It is suitable for all health care professionals involved in eating disorder management, with special information provided for general practitioners, nurses, family carers and nutritionists.
Download or read book Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa written by Chris Freeman and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2002-02-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa is an indispensable guide for sufferers, their friends and families, those in the helping professions, and anyone seeking a better understanding of this disorder. It provides descriptions of the eating habits and the underlying psychological and social problems which can result in a preoccupation with body image, enabling those seeking help to make sense of what they or someone close to them is experiencing. Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa incorporates insights from cognitive behavioral therapy, which has been established internationally as a key method for helping overcome longstanding conditions such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and eating disorders. This kind of therapy focuses on alleviating symptoms by changing negative patterns in the way people think. People with an eating disorder, for example, may have a distorted view of their body, even though this perception isn't based on any real facts. The aim of cognitive therapy is to uncover this faulty thinking pattern and change such thoughts. This self-help guide is written expressly for those who want to tackle their problem on their own, without formal treatment. Written by an expert clinical psychologist, it is meant to help readers to take control of their own recovery. It offers a complete step-by-step program to recovery, using clinically proven cognitive therapy methods.
Download or read book 10 Tools for Overcoming Anorexia Bulimia written by Beth Love and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 Tools for Overcoming Anorexia-Bulimia is a personal story intertwined with healing tools that aided in Dawn Hightree's recovery from anorexia-bulimia. The combination of directed journaling and art therapy makes this book effective at providing hands on healing techniques known to aid with overcoming addictions successfully. Dawn's personal story and intimate writing gives readers a sense of a shared struggle. This book is a must have with people struggling with an eating disorder.
