20 Best Books About Eating Disorders (2023 Update)

"this book is a much-requested follow-up to brain over binge (2011), in which the author shared how she used a basic understanding of neuroscientific principles to overcome bulimia. in this sequel and companion volume, with the help of fellow specialists and authors, amy johnson, ph.d., katherine thomson, ph.d., and others, kathryn hansen lays out those same principles–and many more–in a self-help format that encourages and enables binge eaters to recover efficiently and effectively. although recovery is not the same for everyone, this book posits that there are only two essential goals that must be met to end bulimia and binge eating disorder: (1) learning to dismiss urges to binge and (2) learning to eat adequately. as you work toward these goals with a streamlined focus, you will discover your own strength, develop your own insights, and put into practice ideas and behaviors that work uniquely and authentically for you. the brain over binge recovery guide is comprehensive in its length and scope, but utterly simple in its approach: you will read and use only what you need–continuing on in the book if you feel you need more information and guidance; putting it down and moving on with your life when you feel you're ready–so that you can start living binge-free as quickly and easily as possible." — back cover.

An invaluable resource for adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa – there are few things more difficult for an adolescent than battling anorexia nervosa (an). while family, caregivers, and friends can support them to eat and recover, psychological recovery is a solitary journey clouded by fear and uncertainty where they are overwhelmed by feelings of guilt, shame, and disgust about who they are and how they look. this book has been written specifically for the adolescents who are on this terrible journey. the authors promote the view that adolescents deserve to be fully involved in their treatment, to be heard, and to be given a voice to tell their story. it is through being understood by others that they can then understand themselves and make progress on their journey to recovery. this book emphasizes the crucial need for adolescents to develop a deep sense of who they are and an awareness of the many valuable resources which they can draw upon despite their internal conviction that they have none. – every aspect of an is addressed with a focus on helping adolescents understand that they do not need the illness to function. it helps them explore ways to stand up to an instead of being captive to the illness and provides multiple methods for overcoming significant obstacles that an puts in their way. most importantly, it outlines a framework of psychological support for adolescents during the recovery process. – the information in the book is based on the latest evidence and the authors' combined clinical expertise over many years of working with adolescents and listening to their needs. this book is also a valuable resource for parents to help them understand and support their child as well as an indispensable guide for clinicians working in the field as it provides several effective treatment strategies focusing on adolescents. – about the authors maria ganci is a registered clinical mental health social worker and child and adolescent psychoanalytical psychotherapist. maria has over 30 years' experience working with families, children, and adolescents in mental health services. she has devoted the past 15 years to treating children and adolescents with eating disorders. maria is the co-director of apt therapeutic solutions pty. ltd. and runs a successful private practice providing training, supervision, and consultation both nationally and internationally in the treatment of eating disorders. maria is the author of survive fbt: skills manual for parents undertaking family based treatment (fbt) for child and adolescent anorexia nervosa. dr. linsey atkins is a registered clinical psychologist with 15 years experience providing child, adolescent, parent, and family therapy for eating disorders. praise for unpack your eating disorder"unpack your eating disorder is a brilliant resource for parents, caregivers, clinicians, and most importantly, the adolescents themselves who are experiencing the anorexia. it is the missing link in anorexia treatment today. it gives the adolescent a voice, understanding, and validation while providing critical and practical information about what is going on in the brain and why reactions and perceptions are not always as they seem. reading this book in conjunction with the journal will no doubt help guide many struggling teenagers to have a better understanding of what is going on and help teach them to develop a healthier view of self as they work toward their recovery-highly recommended." christine naismith, parent.

"recovery from an eating disorder requires support of all kinds, and this book is filled with ideas, exercises, and insights. based on kerrigan's own inspiring story, telling ed no! is a toolbox of over 100 practical recovery tools, from family interventions, yoga, and massage, to music, role playing and even holding ice! each tool brings the recovery process to life with prompts for reflection and discussion. readers looking for guidance will learn: why having a "treatment team" is essential and how to assemble one, how to end self-destructive behaviors such as cutting and over-exercising, and how to transform ed's controlling rules into powerful, new recovery rules. part-self-help book, part memoir, this unique workbook combines the power of real-life experiences and candid straight talk with suggestions and exercises that offer both hope and creative guidance"–

Cultivate a healthy relationship with food and rediscover the pleasures of eating with this inviting and practical guide by award-winning dietitian, and co-founder of the intuitive eating movement, evelyn tribole. intuitive eating for every day breaks down the life-changing practice of intuitive eating with daily guidance and inspiration. a mindful and compassionate antidote to diet culture, the practice of intuitive eating has helped millions heal their relationships with food, mind, and body, and change their approach to health and nutrition. embrace the practice parade calls "the anti-diet to end all diets," and begin your own intuitive eating journey. presented in an accessible devotional format, this book offers 365 daily practices to help you let go of unhealthy attitudes, reconnect with your body, and learn a happier, healthier way to eat. use this book by itself, or as a companion to the intuitive eating workbook or intuitive eating journal. 365 daily practices and inspirations: daily readings, mantras, and meditations make it easy to incorporate this revolutionary practice into your life. expert guidance: evelyn tribole, bestselling author of intuitive eating and the intuitive eating workbook, takes you through everything you need to know to start your own intuitive eating practice. go at your own pace: gentle and encouraging, this book allows you to approach intuitive eating on your own schedule. read one prompt each day, linger over the pages that speak to you, or skip certain parts until you feel ready for them. perfect for: people at all stages of their intuitive eating journey anti-dieters, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to build healthy eating habits anyone seeking to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into their daily eating routine nutritionists, health professionals, and eating disorder specialists anyone in eating disorder (ed) recovery fans of evelyn tribole's intuitive eating and the intuitive eating workbook for readers of gentle nutrition by rachael hartley, mindful eating by jan chozen bays, and anti-diet by christy harrison

Eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. no matter where you're struggling on the spectrum of food behaviors, you are likely stressing yourself out about what the "perfect" answers are to making you feel good in your body again. it's time to put down those calorie counters and end the trendy weight-loss diets! (put down the keto shake…drop it!) permission to eat is a practical guide for recovery from eating disorders in college and beyond. the book gives readers specific tools for all genders to break up with their disorder, including action-based worksheets and journal prompts, knowledge of medical complications and what to tell medical professionals, personal stories from the author and others who have been through eating disorders, and most importantly–hope for full recovery.this book will help you discover how to: drop the guilt around eating and create a better relationship with food so that you can get on with the more important things in life. know what information to tell health professionals so that you get the best care. understand what some complications of your disorder can be, and how to reverse or stop them from happening with actionable tips. handle it when your treatment team asks you to cut back on the exercise. find peace with food and give yourself permission to eat intuitively. after reading permission to eat, you'll feel the freedom to eat at any restaurant you want, to pick up any food that looks good, to get to know yourself, and to start loving your body instead of shaming it. filled with nutritional information and glowing motivational messages, this book is sure to guide you toward trusting your body and taking the first steps toward long-lasting recovery.

Eminently practical and authoritative, this comprehensive clinical handbook brings together leading international experts on eating disorders to describe the most effective treatments and how to implement them. coverage encompasses psychosocial, family-based, medical, and nutritional therapies for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and other eating disorders and disturbances. especially noteworthy are "mini-manuals" that present the nuts and bolts of 11 of the treatment approaches, complete with reproducible handouts and forms. the volume also provides an overview of assessment, treatment planning, and medical management issues. special topics include psychiatric comorbidities, involuntary treatment, support for caregivers, childhood eating disorders, and new directions in treatment research and evaluation.

Bad news: if you feel like you might be suffering from emotional eating, this book will help you confirm those thoughts. good news is that if you are an emotional eater and you are wondering what you can do about it, this book will give you a step-by-step guide on how to begin your journey to recovery. included is not only this step-by-step guide, but a wealth of information to help you understand exactly why you crave the foods that you do and how the chemicals contained in the food are acting on your brain to keep you addicted and craving them day after day. this book not only gives you this information and the information you will need to know that you need to make a change, but it is also chock-full of solutions for you to make lasting change. this book involves lots of self-reflection, and it requires effort, but you will get out what you put into it. when you put in effort and do the work this requires in terms of self-reflecting and going within to discover the answers that only you can discover, you will finish emotional eating having learned so much about yourself, about what makes you do the things you do, and about what you wish to change and how to change it. this book is an invaluable source for those who want to make a change in their relationship with food, but they don't know how to do it or where to start. emotional eating will help you recognize this.treating a problem always begins with identifying the problem. emotional eating will help you to identify the problem. there are few books out there with an interactive guide to identifying the problem and then beginning to remedy it interactively. emotional eating contains both in one without you ever needing to step into the office of a therapist or a psychologist. everything you need is already within you, and emotional eating helps you to find these things for yourself. inside emotional eating, you will discover: ● if you suffer from emotional eating by learning what makes an emotional eater● the difference between actual hunger and emotional hunger● what makes you crave those unhealthy snack foods and how it affects your brain to improve your mood temporarily● struggling with what snacks are healthy when you need a quick bite? includes options for substituting your favorite snack foods with healthier options● a workbook for you to figure out exactly what type of eater you are and what is causing it, as well as to journal your thoughts and feelings about it all● a meal plan with healthy and tasty options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner● a guide to how exercise will help you to change and sample exercises to start with start taking care of yourself. make the first step. read this book. scroll up to the top of the page and click "buy now" button.

Most people with eating disorders struggle to find an effective therapy that they can access quickly.brief cognitive behavioural therapy for non-underweight patients: cbt-t for eating disorderspresents a new form of cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt) that is brief and effective, allowing more patients to get the help that they need. cbt is a strongly supported therapy for all adults and many adolescents with eating disorders. this 10-session approach to cbt (cbt-t) is suitable for all eating disorder patients who are not severely underweight, helping adults and young adults to overcome their eating disorder. using cbt-t with patients will allow clinicians to treat people in less time, shorten waiting lists, and see patients more quickly when they need help. it is a flexible protocol, which fits to the patient rather than making the patient fit to the therapy. this book will appeal to clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, dietitians, nurses, and other professionals working with eating disorders.

This professional edition includes both the instant help book and a companion cd that offers the complete book and printable worksheets for your clients.in a country where a woman over a size four rarely makes it onto the cover of a magazine or onto our tv screens, it's not surprising that eating disorders are so prevalent in girls. whether it's anorexia, bulimia, or bingeing, eating disorders are destructive and potentially deadly. helps teens develop the self-esteem and self-acceptance that so often eludes girls with eating disorders. it teaches them how to overcome perfectionism, understand the role that family patterns may play in their eating disorder, and change negative self-talk about their body. shows teens that happiness comes in many sizes.

A unique and personal look into treatment of eating disorders, written by a therapist and her former patient, now a therapist herself. interweaving personal narrative with the perspective of their own therapist-client relationship, their insights bring an unparalleled depth of awareness into just what it takes to successfully beat this challenging and seemingly intractable clinical issue. this product includes the original 8 keys to recovery from an eating disorder and the companion workbook. the books are packaged as a shrink-wrapped set.

Highly practical and clinician friendly, this book provides evidence-based tools for tailoring psychotherapy to the needs of clients with bulimia nervosa or eating disorder not otherwise specified (ednos), including binge-eating disorder. it offers specific guidance for conducting thorough clinical assessments and conceptualizing each case in order to select appropriate interventions. a proven cognitive-behavioral treatment protocol is presented and illustrated with a chapter-length case example. in a convenient large-size format, the book includes a session-by-session treatment plan and 20 reproducible forms, handouts, and worksheets that clinicians can photocopy or download and print for repeated use.

Eating disorders are among the most complex disorders to treat, typically requiring medical, nutritional, and psychotherapeutic interventions. high relapse rates and the sense of urgency to save lives and minimize or prevent lifelong problems present challenges for even the most seasoned treatment providers. in an engaging, clear, and concise manner, eating disorders in special populations: medical, nutritional, and psychological treatments prepares physicians, dietitians, and psychotherapists to navigate the labyrinth they enter with eating disordered patients. aggregating a vast amount of information and perspectives in a clear and concise format, readers will gain insight into the minds on both sides of the treatment room. from leading experts in the field, readers will learn how dietitians, physicians, and psychotherapists conceptualize and treat people with eating disorders, and treatment providers will discover the nuanced etiologies of eating disorder symptoms in a range of diverse populations. increase your cultural competency and expand your practice by learning how eating disorders are created, maintained, and resolved. join us in bringing light, health, and hope to our patients and to our colleagues across disciplines.

Tools for the clinician to help clients turn their bodies into resources for healing from eating disorders.embodiment refers to the lived attunement of the inner and outer experience of self. cognitions are aligned with the sensing and feeling body. further, in an attuned experience of self, positive embodiment is maintained by internally focused tools, such as self-care practices that support physiological health, emotional well-being, and effective cognitive functioning. for those who suffer from eating disorders, this is not the case; in fact, the opposite is true. disordered thinking, an unattuned sense of self, and negative cognitions abound. turning this thinking around is key to client resilience and treatment successes. catherine cook-cottone provides tools for clinicians working with clients to restore their healthy selves and use their bodies as a positive resource for healing and long-term health. the book goes beyond traditional treatments to talk about mindful self-care, mindful eating, yoga, and other practices designed to support self-regulation.

When rebecca lester was eleven years old—and again when she was eighteen—she almost died from anorexia nervosa. now both a tenured professor in anthropology and a licensed social worker, she turns her ethnographic and clinical gaze to the world of eating disorders—their history, diagnosis, lived realities, treatment, and place in the american cultural imagination. famished, the culmination of over two decades of anthropological and clinical work, as well as a lifetime of lived experience, presents a profound rethinking of eating disorders and how to treat them. through a mix of rich cultural analysis, detailed therapeutic accounts, and raw autobiographical reflections, famished helps make sense of why people develop eating disorders, what the process of recovery is like, and why treatments so often fail. it’s also an unsparing condemnation of the tension between profit and care in american healthcare, demonstrating how a system set up to treat a disease may, in fact, perpetuate it. fierce and vulnerable, critical and hopeful, famished will forever change the way you understand eating disorders and the people who suffer with them.

Have you recently started suspecting that the reason you have such a hard time losing weight and keeping it off has to do with your emotional eating? and are you looking to break emotional eating, for good so that you can stop the weight gain trend you often have when you are happy or stressed about something? if you’ve answered yes, keep reading…. you are about to discover exactly how to take charge of your emotions, break the association you have between emotions and food and develop new, healthy relationships with food so that you can be on top of your health and weight loss goals! it’s normal to eat too much once in a while. actually, eating for emotional reasons is not as abnormal as most of us consider it. from the moment you are born, you are nurtured with food, rewarded with food and continuously build a normal emotional connection with food. unfortunately, for some of us, things often get out of control and slowly become compulsive overeaters. tell me… are you a victim of eating disorders? do you feel like no one understands you? have you tried everything you can think of to stop your devastating eating habits without success? and do you feel helpless about your situation and want to end it, for good? if so, then you came to the right place.i know you’ve been asking yourself:why do i eat so much? why do i find it so difficult to stop? is it something i can break free from or do i have to accept it and move on? what causes this problem? how can i overcome it once and for all? if i am right, then this audiobook is all you need to find answers and a way out!

If you've ever suffered from an eating disorder-or cared for someone who is anorexic or bulimic-you may think you understand these illnesses. but do you really understand why they occur? do you know what it takes to fully recover? do you know how eating disorders affect life after recovery? now, nearly three decades after she detailed her first battle with anorexia in solitaire, aimee liu presents an emotionally powerful and poignant sequel that digs deep into the causes, cures, and consequences of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. aimee liu believed she had conquered anorexia in her twenties. then in her forties, when her life once again began spiraling out of control, she stopped eating. liu realized the same forces that had caused her original eating disorder were still in play. she also noticed that other women she knew with histories of anorexia and bulimia seemed to share many of her personality traits and habits under stress-even decades after "recovery." intrigued and concerned, liu set out to learn who is susceptible to these disorders and why, and what it takes to overcome them once and for all. with gaining, liu shatters commonly held beliefs about eating disorders while assembling a puzzle that is as complex and fascinating as human identity itself. through cutting-edge research and the stories of more than forty interview subjects, readers will discover that the tendency to develop anorexia or bulimia has little to do with culture, class, gender-or weight. genetics, however, play a key role. so does temperament. so do anxiety, depression, and shame. clearly, curing eating disorders involves more than good nutrition. candidly recalling her own struggles, triumphs, and defeats, aimee explores an array of promising and innovative new treatments, offers vital insights to anyone who has ever had an eating disorder, and shows parents how to help protect their children from ever developing one.

If you've ever suffered from an eating disorder-or cared for someone who is anorexic or bulimic-you may think you understand these illnesses. but do you really understand why they occur? do you know what it takes to fully recover? do you know how eating disorders affect life after recovery? now, nearly three decades after she detailed her first battle with anorexia in solitaire, aimee liu presents an emotionally powerful and poignant sequel that digs deep into the causes, cures, and consequences of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. aimee liu believed she had conquered anorexia in her twenties. then in her forties, when her life once again began spiraling out of control, she stopped eating. liu realized the same forces that had caused her original eating disorder were still in play. she also noticed that other women she knew with histories of anorexia and bulimia seemed to share many of her personality traits and habits under stress-even decades after "recovery." intrigued and concerned, liu set out to learn who is susceptible to these disorders and why, and what it takes to overcome them once and for all. with gaining, liu shatters commonly held beliefs about eating disorders while assembling a puzzle that is as complex and fascinating as human identity itself. through cutting-edge research and the stories of more than forty interview subjects, readers will discover that the tendency to develop anorexia or bulimia has little to do with culture, class, gender-or weight. genetics, however, play a key role. so does temperament. so do anxiety, depression, and shame. clearly, curing eating disorders involves more than good nutrition. candidly recalling her own struggles, triumphs, and defeats, aimee explores an array of promising and innovative new treatments, offers vital insights to anyone who has ever had an eating disorder, and shows parents how to help protect their children from ever developing one.

If you eat to help manage your emotions, you may have discovered that it doesn't work. once you're done eating, you might even feel worse. eating can all too easily become a strategy for coping with depression, anxiety, boredom, stress, and anger, and a reliable reward when it's time to celebrate. if you are ready to experience emotions without consuming them or being consumed by them, the mindfulness, acceptance, and dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) skills in end emotional eating can help. this book does not focus on what or how to eat–rather, these scientifically supported skills will teach you how to manage emotions and urges gracefully, live in the present moment, learn from your feelings, and cope with distress skillfully. this book has been awarded the association for behavioral and cognitive therapies self-help seal of merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

If you eat to help manage your emotions, you may have discovered that it doesn't work. once you're done eating, you might even feel worse. eating can all too easily become a strategy for coping with depression, anxiety, boredom, stress, and anger, and a reliable reward when it's time to celebrate. if you are ready to experience emotions without consuming them or being consumed by them, the mindfulness, acceptance, and dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) skills in end emotional eating can help. this book does not focus on what or how to eat–rather, these scientifically supported skills will teach you how to manage emotions and urges gracefully, live in the present moment, learn from your feelings, and cope with distress skillfully. this book has been awarded the association for behavioral and cognitive therapies self-help seal of merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Ever feel like your life is out of control? are you exhausted and anxious? has food become your escape? do you feel powerless with food? are you so overwhelmed with the stress of everyday life you seek comfort and control with food? have you ever binged so hard you felt humiliated, alone, and like a total failure? have you binged more than once? if so, you need to know more about binge eating disorder and how to start getting your life back. your inability to control yourself around food is destroying your health, your relationships, and your life. you often find yourself exhausted and anxious about everything you have to accomplish in a day. you end up in front of the refrigerator finding food that will give you the feeling of satisfaction, control, and comfort that you desperately need. binge eating has become the instant fix to every problem you feel. but this quick fix has a price, and you know you need to stop binging, but you feel helpless to stop yourself. you have to learn to control yourself around food and take charge of your life. if you have binge eating disorder, you're not alone! about 2.8 million people have been diagnosed with binge eating disorder, making it the most common eating disorder in the united states. not everyone with binge eating disorder is obese or overeats every day. some just binge occasionally, but that doesn't mean they don't have a problem. according to the eating disorders coalition, at least one person dies as a direct result from an eating disorder every 62 minutes. it's crucial to learn that food cannot solve your problems. always remember… "food can distract you from your pain. but food cannot take away your pain." -karen salmansohn in the book binge eating disorder: breaking up your toxic relationship with food, you'll discover: the problem with food addiction, page 5 why traditional diets never ever work, page 8 taking control of your life with self-love, page 12 how weight stigma stops people from admitting they have a problem, page 27 identifying your binge eating triggers, page 29 getting rid of the diet mentality, page 40 the importance of mindful eating in recovery, page 53 respecting yourself and your food, page 55 how cognitive behavioral therapy can help, page 92 what to do when you're tempted to binge, page 100 managing stress in new, healthy ways, page 60 why self-awareness is key, page 66 creating a healthy mind for a healthy life, page 92 self-actualization and binge eating disorder, page 98 what to do when you've binged, page 107 …and so much more! recovering from binge eating disorder is not easy. but with determination, guidance, and an iron-clad commitment to yourself, you can start loving yourself more. you can realize that food is not the solution to your problems. you can recover your self-worth. you can do it! as soon as you acknowledge your need for help, this book will guide you to take back control of your life. if you are ready to find out how to recover from binge eating disorder, start a healthier lifestyle, and live life to the fullest, scroll up and click "add to cart" now. read this book anywhere on your electronic device! buy the paperback today and get the kindle ebook version included for $4.99 free!!