Surviving an Eating Disorder [Fourth Revised Edition]

About this book

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 "silentsufferers"--those affected by a loved one's eating disorder. This revisededition put family and friends at the center of the treatment process, providing the latest information on the methods and practices available tofacilitate the recovery process.Survivingan Eating Disorder is the first book for family and friends to usea psychological perspective to understand eating disorders. Other treatmentmanuals or self-help books propose change but Surviving is the first toconsider why change can be so hard for everyone involved. The factors that canhinder progress are discussed and the methods that can work are emphasized.Illustrated with case examples, this fourth edition explains the latesttreatments and provides the necessary tools to carefully evaluate what can bemost effective for each reader's individual care. The authors offer concreteadvice and support, urging readers to care for both themselves and theirrelationships as they support their loved ones struggling with food and eatingissues.With its combination ofinformation, insight, and practical strategies, Surviving an Eating Disorderconsiders crisis as opportunity--a time for the possibility of hope and changefor everyone involved.