Bibliograph

Anorexia nervosa, a recovery guide for sufferers, families, and friends, Janet Treasure and June Alexander

Type

Label

Anorexia nervosa, a recovery guide for sufferers, families, and friends, Janet Treasure and June Alexander

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-170) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Anorexia nervosa

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

802325120

Responsibility statement

Janet Treasure and June Alexander

Sub title

a recovery guide for sufferers, families, and friends

Summary

This second edition builds on the work of the first book, providing essential new and updated research outcomes on anorexia nervosa. It offers an insight and guidance into the recovery process for those who suffer from an eating disorder as well as advice and information for their loved ones. Divided into four sections, it includes: an outline of anorexia nervosa; coping strategies for sufferers; advice and information for families, carers and friends; guidelines for professionals who are involved in the sufferer’s life

Table Of Contents

Section one: Anorexia nervosa: an overview. What is anorexia nervosa? ; Avoid the blame game ; Centuries of trying to understand food refusal -- Section two: For sufferers. Starting the recovery journey ; Understanding your Self ; The dangers of anorexia nervosa ; Body composition and nutrition ; Digging deeper: understanding personality patterns ; Links in generations ; Recovery is possible -- Section three: For families, carers and friends. Helping to eliminate the eating disorder ; Pulling together as a family ; Confronting the eating challenge ; Recovery is more than gaining weight -- Section four: Guidelines for professionals. Guidelines for therapists and carers ; The family doctor: making a diagnosis ; Guidelines for school staff / Pooky Hesmondhalgh ; Where to get support

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