Talking to Eating Disorders: Simple Ways to Support Someone With Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Or Body Ima ge Issues

by Jeanne Albronda Heaton and Claudia Strauss

Book Overview

When a friend or family member shows signs of an eating disorder, the first impulse is to charge in, give advice, and fix what is wrong. But these tactics-however well-intentioned-can backfire.

This compassionate guide offers ways to tackle the tough topics of body image, media messages, physical touch, diets, and exercise-along with a special section on talking about these issues with children. It includes information about when to get professional...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451215222
• ISBN13: 9780451215222
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher