COMFORT OF LITTLE THINGS

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

Father Hunger by Margo Maine

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

"Father Hunger" is the emptiness experienced by women whose fathers were physically or emotionally absent--a void that leads to unrealistic body image, yo-yo dieting, food fears and disordered eating patterns. The term, which is now part of the psychology lexicon, originated with the first edition of th is work in 1991. After having completed a decade's worth of further investigation, Dr. Maine has updated the information about men and their daughters in this second edition. She offers a new crash course on being a girl in today's culture, based on her expertise as a leading eating disorders prevention advocate. This edition describes the origins of father hunger and its effect on the family, with even more practical solutions to help fathers and daughters understand and improve their relationships. Also included is an expanded section for educators and therapists to help them more effectively prevent and treat the problems that occur between dads and daughters. ...Show more

RECOVERY FROM EATING DISORDERS by Greta Noordenbos

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

With a uniquely perspective on the key factors in recovery from eating disorders, this practical guide for patients and clinicians draws from relevant, real-life case studies. Focuses on real-life recovery strategies that involve motivational factors, physical and psychological health, and issues such as self-esteem, body attitude, emotion regulation and social relationships. Draws on extensive qualitative research with more than 80 former sufferers Offers experience-based guidance for professionals assisting clients in their recovery process ...Show more

Feeding the Hungry Heart : The experience of emotional eating by Geneen Roth

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

This is how Geneen Roth remembers her time as an emotional overeater and self-starver. After years of struggle, Roth finally broke free from the destructive cycle of bingeing and purging. In the two decades since her triumph, she has gone on to help tens of thousands of others do the same through her le ctures, workshops, and retreats. Those she has met during this time have shared stories that are both heartrending and inspiring, which Roth has gathered for this unique book. Twenty years after its original publication, Feeding the Hungry Heart continues to inspire women and men, helping them win the battle against a hunger that goes deeper than a need for food. ...Show more

COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO EATING DISORDERS by June Alexander (Editor); Janet Treasure (Editor)

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

While many aspects of eating disorders remain a mystery, there is growing evidence that collaboration is an essential element for treatment success. This book emphasises and explains the importance of family involvement as part of a unified team approach towards treatment and recovery. A Collaborative Approach to Eating Disorders draws on up-to-date evidence based research as well as case studies and clinical vignettes to illustrate the seriousness of eating disorders and the impact on both the sufferer and their loved ones. Areas of discussion include: current research including genetic factors, socio-cultural influences and early intervention clinical applications such as family based dialectical and cognitive behavioural treatments treatment developments for both adolescents and adults with a range of eating disorders building collaborative alliances at all levels for treatment and ongoing recovery. With contributions from key international figures in the field, this book will be a valuable resource for students and mental health professionals including family doctors, clinicians, nurses, family therapists, dieticians and social workers. ...Show more

ART THERAPY AND EATING DISORDERS by Mury Rabin

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

A step-by-step approach to a unique art therapy technique (known as Phenomenal and Nonphenomenal Body Image Tasks, or "PNBIT") used to treat individuals with eating disorders. It focuses upon the individual's search for congruence between his physical reality and his self-image. The book also demonstrat es how this technique may be used by clinicians other than art therapists and its usefulness in combination with other therapeutic techniques. It includes five case studies that illustrate how the PNBIT technique functions in practice. ...Show more

ADDICTIONS by TROTMAN PUBLISHING, TROTMAN PUBLISHING

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

This essential new self-help series offers down-to-earth information and advice on key issues that matter to teenagers. The guides are presented in a clear and accessible manner and will help the reader to understand the issue that they might be encountering and will provide tips on how they can deal wi th it. Full of case studies of people who have experienced and come through the issue that is being covered, each guide in this inspirational new series contains: An honest account of what it's like to experience the issue including interesting stats showing the number of people who are or who have been affected by it; An examination of the impact the issue might have on education, home and work life; A short quiz to explore why an individual might be experiencing the issue and to probe the reader's desires and expectations; Important tips on coping and how to stay in control; Advice and guidance on how to seek and where to go to for further help; Related issues that might be worth exploring. ...Show more

Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa in the Family by Grainne Smith

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

Written by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Grainne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders, as well as the typical situations family and caregivers can expect on the long road to helping the sufferer to recover. Readers will learn about the effects on family life, in particular the common feelings of isolation and helplessness, and get strategies for coping and finding more information and assistance. Contents: About the author. Foreword by Professor Janet Treasure. Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I. 1. Introductions. 2. Arrivals. 3. Prepare for a long road. 4. Living with the volcano. 5. Horrible habits and ghastly games. 6. Family actions and reactions. 7. Control issues. 8. How bad can it get? 9. Can the family survive Anorexia? 10. You are not alone. 11. Read all about it! 12. Research past and present. 13. Anorexia, Bulimia and self esteem. Part II. 14. Anxious Annie, Soft Sue or Hard hearted Hannah the parents' dilemma. 15. Tips, techniques and strategies. 16. Coming up for air stress, distress and survival for carers. 17. Pathways to professionals. 18. End of the story ... or rather, a new beginning ... Appendices. Definitions. Family areas affected by anorexia and bulimia nervosa. More carers' conversations from the EDA helpline and meetings. Addiction/compulsive behaviour going down ... coming up! How to be a motivational carer. Useful addresses, phone numbers and websites. Recommended reading. Bibliography. Index. ...Show more

Eating Disorders by .

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Category: Health and Emotional Development | Series: Real Life Issues S.

This essential new self-help series offers down-to-earth information and advice on key issues that matter to teenagers. The guides are presented in a clear and accessible man

Socially Strong, Emotionally Secure: 50 Activities to Promote Resilience in Young Children by Nefertiti Bruce

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

Now more than ever, adults must help children develop the skills necessary to navigate successfully through life. By focusing on building social and emotional strength, adults increase children's resilience and prepare them to handle the challenges in life. The strategies and activities in Socially Stro ng, Emotionally Secure provide teachers with the tools they need to help children become socially and emotionally healthy for life. Organized into five chapters, the activities support and build resilience in children ages three to eight. ...Show more

Goodbye Ed, Hello Me by Jenni Schaefer

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Category: Health and Emotional Development

'Jenni Schaefer has dedicated her life to helping people overcome their eating disorders and live life to the fullest. She is an inspiration to all' - Dr. Phil. The author of "Life Without Ed" reveals how you can fully recover from an eating disorder. Renowned author Jenni Schaefer offers inspiring and creative tools that show you how you too can fully recover from - and not just live with - an eating disorder. Eating disorders have deeper underlying issues and in "Goodbye Ed, Hello Me", Jenni shares her own triumphant story, and guides you through these issues toward a more positive body image, healthier selfesteem, and renewed interest in life. Unlike other books in the field, "Goodbye Ed, Hello Me" stresses the importance of hope and faith in recovery and touches upon the significance of spirituality. Filled with personal anecdotes, unfailing encouragement, and concrete practical tools that you can apply to your own life, "Goodbye Ed, Hello Me" helps you become whole again - making peace with you body and learning to love yourself. ...Show more

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder by Stanley Rachman

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Category: Health and Emotional Development | Series: Facts

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a relatively common psychological problem. The symptoms - which can be seriously disabling in extreme cases - can include excessive hand-washing or other cleaning rituals, repeated checking, extreme slowness and unwanted, repugnant intrusive thoughts. This book cov ers the nature, symptoms, causes and theories of OCD. It discusses the treatments that are available and provides valuable practical advice to those who may need help. Numerous case histories are given throughout the book, highlighting various aspects of the disorder and its treatment. There are in-depth sections on scrupulosity, culture and OCD, mental pollution, OCD in children and on the similarities and differences between childhood OCD and autistic disorder. This fourth edition has been updated with succinct explanations of recent research, information on treatment advances and the recent expansion of treatment services for anxiety disorders, including OCD, in the NHS. ...Show more