Eating problems, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, can have a devastating impact on sufferers as well as their friends and family. This self-help guide is written by a consultant psychotherapist with extensive experience of treating eating disorders and will help you identify an eating disorder and develop a toolkit of strategies to help you take steps towards overcoming the disorder. It also includes a chapter offering useful guidance for family members. This updated second edition will help you: · Understand how eating disorders develop and what keeps them going · Find the motivation to change · Change how you eat · Challenge negative thinking The Introduction to Coping series offers valuable guidance for those seeking help for emotional or psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. Each book gives useful background information and suggests techniques to change unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thinking using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. CBT is recommended internationally to treat a wide range of emotional, psychological and physical conditions including eating disorders.

Eating problems, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, can have a devastating impact on sufferers as well as their friends and family. This self-help guide is written by a consultant psychotherapist with extensive experience of treating eating disorders and will help you identify an eating disorder and develop a toolkit of strategies to help you take steps towards overcoming the disorder. It also includes a chapter offering useful guidance for family members. This updated second edition will help you: · Understand how eating disorders develop and what keeps them going · Find the motivation to change · Change how you eat · Challenge negative thinking The Introduction to Coping series offers valuable guidance for those seeking help for emotional or psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. Each book gives useful background information and suggests techniques to change unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thinking using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. CBT is recommended internationally to treat a wide range of emotional, psychological and physical conditions including eating disorders.

This work offers valuable guidance for those affected by anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder and concerned friends and family. It provides a description of the most common eating disorders plus some useful strategies, based on CBT, to help the sufferer start on the road to recovery.

Increasing numbers of people have a problem with eating disorders and poor body image. Anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating all bring their own distressing social and health problems, while a distorted body image can result in a severely restricted life. In this book, Christine Craggs-Hinton explains clearly the social pressures behind the need to be an ideal shape, and how we can fight back. She also examines why some people see themselves as overweight or ugly although they are normal, healthy, and the right body weight and size for their sex, age and build. Topics covered include: - the role of the media in creating unrealistic portraits of how we should look - the importance of self-esteem, and how to boost it - body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and its link with media influence - alcoholism: also a problem of low self-esteem - and its link with eating disorders - tackling negative thoughts - dealing with anxiety, and how to relax - practical exercises to get back to a healthy relationship with food Recovery from eating disorders and poor body image is possible, so start today!

This new booklet is loosely based on the popular Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems. An invaluable source of information on the causes of sleep problems, this booklets explains why it can be so difficult to break bad sleeping habits and describes the most effective ways of establishing permanently improved sleeping patterns.

At least 30 million people in the United States suffer from eating disorders, and these mental health conditions affect people of all ages and genders. This candid guide provides straightforward information about what triggers disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder; how to spot them in a loved one; signs of an impending relapse; and steps toward recovery. Readers will also learn about lesser-known eating disorders like avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, pica, and rumination disorder. By debunking common myths and providing non-judgmental advice, this book will empower readers to cope with eating disorders in their own lives.

Caring for a loved one with an eating disorder is a difficult task; carers often find it hard to cope, and this can contribute to the maintenance of the disorder. The Clinician's Guide to Collaborative Caring in Eating Disorders shows how active collaboration between professional and non-professional carers can maximise the quality of life for both the sufferer and all other family members. The book provides straightforward guidance for clinicians who work with families and carers. It suggests ways of ensuring that interpersonal elements that can maintain eating disorders are minimised and indicates skills and knowledge that can be taught to the carer for both managing their personal reaction to the illness, and for providing a practically and emotionally supportive environment that is conducive to change. The appendices of the book contain a Toolkit for Carers, a series of worksheets designed to help carers recognise their own unique caring styles. This book is worthwhile reading for all health professionals working with people with eating disorders. It is relevant across a variety of settings and client groups including inpatients, out-patients, community and day patients.

In "Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Journey to Resilience and Recovery," I guide you through the complexities of eating disorders and the transformative power of exposure therapy, a proven treatment for these daunting conditions. This all-encompassing guide doesn't merely introduce you to the scientific theories and principles behind exposure therapy—it also serves as a hands-on, step-by-step manual to utilizing this powerful technique. The book uniquely intertwines elements of practical guidance, personal narratives, and resilience-building strategies. Recognizing that therapy doesn't occur in a vacuum and that each person's journey with eating disorders is deeply personal, I've included intimate accounts from individuals who have successfully navigated their recovery journey with exposure therapy. Their shared experiences, victories, challenges, and resilience-building techniques add a deeply personal touch to this guide. Further into the book, I delve into the vital concept of emotional resilience—an indispensable ingredient in the recovery process. I aim to help you comprehend its significance, its synergy with exposure therapy, and practical techniques to foster and nurture it. This guide doesn't stop there. It instructs on how to blend exposure therapy and resilience-building techniques to enhance their collective impact. You'll learn to interweave these two elements, crafting a formidable defense against eating disorders. Recognizing that maintaining progress after therapy is as crucial as the process itself, I share strategies to safeguard the strides made during therapy, techniques to ward off relapse, and guidance on continually fostering resilience. Further along, I share heartening personal stories of individuals who have succeeded in upholding their recovery and nurturing resilience continually. Their experiences provide further encouragement and validation to readers embarking on a similar journey. Throughout the book, resources for extended support and learning are provided. You'll find detailed exercises and worksheets for exposure therapy and resilience-building, designed to guide you on your path to recovery. Key highlights of "Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Journey to Resilience and Recovery" include: Detailed overview of various eating disorders. Comprehensive guide on exposure therapy's role in treating eating disorders, supported by scientific evidence. Step-by-step guide to implementing exposure therapy techniques and solutions for common challenges. Personal stories of recovery, offering real-world insights and motivation. Emphasis on the role of emotional resilience in recovery with practical techniques for cultivation. Guidance on integrating exposure therapy and resilience-building techniques. Strategies for maintaining progress post-therapy, including techniques to prevent relapse. Detailed exercises and worksheets for exposure therapy and resilience-building. Resources for further support and learning. Recap of key takeaways, encouragement, and advice for those on the recovery journey. "Exposure Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Journey to Resilience and Recovery" is more than just a book—it's your companion and guide on your journey towards recovery. Whether you're grappling with an eating disorder, a therapist, or a loved one of someone wrestling with this condition, this comprehensive guide delivers practical tools, personal insights, and emotional support needed to steer the course to recovery.