With more than half a million copies sold, Fat is a Family Affair is recognized as the benchmark text on family dynamics and eating disorders. Newly updated with current research, perspectives, and stories, this instructive and engaging guide provides the latest thinking, compassionate counsel, and step-by-step assistance to individuals who suffer from compulsive eating behaviors--specifically overeating and undereating. Judi Hollis is eminently qualified to offer guidance on this topic, having counseled families for more than 30 years and pioneered the nation's first Twelve Step eating disorders treatment program.
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Judi Hollis, Ph.D.., is a licensed marriage and family counselor with special training in addiction and sexuality. She maintains a private practice in New York City and teaches on a number of faculties. Dr. Hollis, who is in recovery from an eating disorder, has been counseling addicted families since 1967 when she helped to establish New York City's Phoenix House programs. In 1975, Dr. Hollis founded the HOPE (Helping Overeaters through People and Education) Institute, the nation's first addiction-model eating disorders hospital unit.
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The real stuff about eating disorders!,
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This writer has been there, done that, is truly an expert on the subject. And she has genuine academic credentials. Besides that, her writing is exceedingly readable. A fresh look at addiction; relevant for all kinds of addictive behavior. Unlocks some real hidden data that resides inside people suffering from eating disorders.
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I found this book to be especially helpful in using assertive techniques. The author is quite knowledgeable about eating disorders and some of the psychiatric issues that accompany eating disorders. It would be a helpful book for anyone who is struggling with overeating, chronic dieting, binge eating or even anorexia. I would recommend that family members read it for a better understanding of what is helpful and harmful for those who struggle with eating disorders.
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This wonderful book gave me a second chance at life. It really hit home in so many ways and got me moving in the right direction at 56 years old. It's too late for most of my family because they have passed away, but I am taking the advice of this marvalous book to heart. It's a fast, easy read and I have and will suggest it to everyone that has fought with a weight problem.
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Overeaters Anonymous, Twelve Step, Los Angeles, Alcoholics Anonymous, Foo Long, Polly Passive, Privileged Invalid Position, Stone Age, They Say You Reply New!
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Overeaters Anonymous, Twelve Step, Los Angeles, Alcoholics Anonymous, Foo Long, Polly Passive, Privileged Invalid Position, Stone Age, They Say You Reply New!
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- Fat Is a Feminist Issue by Susie Orbach on page 274, and page 275
- Fat is a Family Affair: A Guide for People with Eating Disorders and Those who Love Them by Judi Hollis in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Cinderella Complex: Women's Hidden Fear of Independence by Colette Dowling on page 274
- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie on page 64
- Resisting Recovery by Judi Hollis in Back Matter
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- Escape from Intimacy: Untangling the ``Love'' Addictions: Sex, Romance, Relationships by Anne Wilson Schaef in Back Matter
- The Me I Knew I Could Be: How I Lost 157 Pounds, Gained Self-Esteem, and a Healthier Life and How You Can, Too! by Crystal Phillips in Back Matter
- Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents: Who They Are! What They Want! and How to Win Them Over! (Jeff Herman's Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, & Literary Agents) by Jeff Herman on page 422
- Take It Off and Keep It Off by Anonymous in Back Matter
- Unofficial Guide to Managing Eating Disorders by Sara Dulaney Gilbert in Back Matter
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