Since its first publication in 1983, this volume has been a source of information on the dynamics of eating disorders, written by two therapists who have long specialized in treating them. This book provides information on adolescent danger signals, socialization and the family, physiological effects, the challenges of leaving home, drug therapy and nutritional counselling. For this edition, new material has been added on brief outpatient therapy and the impact of new therapies and new drugs. Also included is a chapter on intensive psychotherapy with anorexics. With material on the dangerous "thin is never thin enough" messages pervading modern culture, the author discusses the alarming increase in eating disorders and explains why they need new attention as a feminist issue.
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An outstanding contribution to the literature of eating disorders. -- Albert D. Loro, Jr., Ph.D., former director, Eating Disorders Program, Duke University Medical School
I give this book my unqualified endorsement. -- Jean Rubel, Ph.D., Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders, Inc
I give this book my unqualified endorsement. -- Jean Rubel, Ph.D., Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders, Inc
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Marlene Boskind-White is a professional counselor in private practice in Radford, Virginia.
The late William C. White, Jr., was a clinical psychologist. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
The late William C. White, Jr., was a clinical psychologist. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Mother of eating disorder teen,
This review is from: Bulimia/Anorexia: The Binge/Purge Cycle and Self-Starvation (Hardcover)
I am in a group for parents of children with eating disorders. We have all read several books on eating disorders. Dr. Whites book has become our new bible/workbook on eatingdisorders. We were all amazed how knowledgeable she is on the very problems we face with our daughters. She is quite sensitive and non critical of our role as parents. Most books we have read are condescending towards parents. She shows us how we can all work together to overcome this problem, kudos and much thanks and gratitude to Dr. White! A mom with a teen with an eating disorder
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The absolute truth, for both psychologist and the client,
This review is from: Bulimia/Anorexia: The Binge-Purge Cycle and Self-Starvation (Paperback)
I was hesitant to read something like this. I am a 20 year old girl, studying to become a psychologist, who has been suffering from a diagnosed "eating disorder NOS" (not yet specified), with both anorexic and bulimic tendencies (but mostly concentrated on the bulimic).I thought that I had a good understand of what this was all about. It was control, it was partly about self esteem, it was a promise of how everything in my life would be fixed if only I was thin enough. So all in all I didn't expect this to provide me much insight. I was wrong. It made me realize exactly how similar girls like me are, both on our personalities and upbringing. It made me see connections I maybe vaguely knew but never fully understood, and details I had missed. The fact that there is such a striking set of differences between the personality of a bulimic girl (usually social, perfectionist) and an anorexic girl (more withdrawn, does it in secret) was fascinating. I could easily identify myself in the chapters and found myself saying "yes YES that's EXACTLY IT!" I am re-reading it now, at least a year after the first time. I am in a different place now, almost recovered I would say, and I'd love to refresh my memory just to see what my reaction will be now. I recommend this to anyone, psychologist, or someone who is suffering themselves.
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Fantastic, a must read,
This review is from: Bulimia/Anorexia: The Binge-Purge Cycle and Self-Starvation (Paperback)
I am an adolescent psychotherapist, and this is by far the best book I have ever come across in the entire field of eating disorders. I have recommended this book to countless clients and parents struggling with eating disorders. They have said it is an easy read, and incredibly helpful! In fact, it is the only book I have come across that gives specific strategies for therapists to employ with their clients. I hope this author continues to write in this field. She is brilliant and compassionate!Please keep this on the shelves, and kindle! Becky Singer L.C.S.W, CAP
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ON an early autumn evening in 1975, we attended a reception honoring a woman faculty member we had long admired for her scholarly, inquisitive mind and feminist philosophy. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bulimarexic women, most bulimarexics, bulimarexic behavior, bulimarexic woman, many bulimarexics, anorexic clients, laxative abuser, goal contracting, forced vomiting, extra apple, nutritional rehabilitation, weight restoration, treating eating disorders, obsession with food, nutritional consultant Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Betty Friedan, Gurze Books, Naomi Wolf, The Bulimarexic Workshop, The Evolution of This Book, United States, World War, Hilde Bruch, Joan Ryan, Our Daughters, Pat Young, Pretty Boxes, Surviving Managed Care New!
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ON an early autumn evening in 1975, we attended a reception honoring a woman faculty member we had long admired for her scholarly, inquisitive mind and feminist philosophy. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bulimarexic women, most bulimarexics, bulimarexic behavior, bulimarexic woman, many bulimarexics, anorexic clients, laxative abuser, goal contracting, forced vomiting, extra apple, nutritional rehabilitation, weight restoration, treating eating disorders, obsession with food, nutritional consultant Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Betty Friedan, Gurze Books, Naomi Wolf, The Bulimarexic Workshop, The Evolution of This Book, United States, World War, Hilde Bruch, Joan Ryan, Our Daughters, Pat Young, Pretty Boxes, Surviving Managed Care New!
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- Women and Madness: Revised and Updated by Phyllis Chesler on page 42, page 53, and page 304
- Little Girls in Pretty Boxes by Joan Ryan on page 218, page 294, and page 305
- The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan on page 41, page 50, and page 304
- The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women by Naomi Wolf on page 218, and page 294
- Beauty Bound by Rita Freedman on page 48, and page 304
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