Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders: A New Approach to Treating Anorexia, Bulimia, and Overeating [Paperback]

Gregory L. Jantz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2002

Eating disorders–including anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating–are among the most painful and difficult illnesses a person can face. Sufferers know firsthand the confusion and agony these illnesses can bring. They also know how it feels to long for hope–and to wonder if victory can ever be achieved.

The truth is, eating disorders affect the whole person. Yet treatments often focus on emotional issues alone. In this powerful book for individuals who suffer from eating disorders and those who love them, Dr. Gregg Jantz fills in the gaps left by traditional treatment programs, tackling not only the emotional, but also the crucial and all-too-often ignored relational, physical, and spiritual dimensions of healing.

Outlining a comprehensive, holistic, and practical approach, Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders brings spiritual, relational, and physical elements back into the healing process. Described by best-selling author and physician Lendon Smith, author of Feed Your Kids Right, as “the most helpful book on eating disorders there is,” this book will, with God’s help and grace, lead readers out of their bondage to eating disorders and permanently transform lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I highly recommend Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders to anyone who feels they will never escape the trap of eating disorders. Practical, hopeful, sensitive, and wise, this book offers unique insights for body, mind, and soul.”
—DR. GARY SMALLEY, author of numerous books including The Amazing Connection Between Food and Love

“This must be the most helpful book on eating disorders there is.” —LENDON SMITH, MD, author of numerous books
including Feed Your Body Right

“No guilt here, no hype, only a grace-filled glimpse, a true reflection of what could be you. Trust this man because he cares with enough passion and honesty to get to where it really hurts and to help you (or someone you love) to find creative healing.”
—GRAHAM KERR, television host of Graham Kerr’s Gathering Place

“I was deeply touched and encouraged that [Jantz]…believes people living (or nearly dying) with eating disorders can overcome and be free.” —CYNTHIA ROWLAND, author of The Monster Within

“A practical plan for healing the wounds and growing into a rewarding life beyond eating disorders.” —ROBERT A. ANDERSON, MD, author of Clinician’s Guide to Holistic Medicine

“Thanks, Gregg, for not only providing hope for those who are hurting but offering a way to turn their experiences into help for others.” —DR. LYNDA HUNTER-BJORKLUND, author and speaker

“Whether you are personally battling an eating disorder (as I did) or you care for someone who is, Dr. Jantz’s book will provide highly informative and helpful steps to finding your way back to emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness.” —KATHY TROCCOLI, singer, author, and speaker

About the Author

Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., is a popular speaker, author, nationally certified psychologist, certified chemical dependency professional, and certified eating disorder specialist. He is the founder and executive director of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., a leading mental health and chemical dependency treatment facility with three clinics in the Seattle area. Dr. Jantz’s “whole person” approach to mental health addresses the emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, and spiritual dimensions of human beings. His compassionate, solutions-oriented viewpoints on timely topics, plus a natural gift for storytelling, make him a sought-after guest on local and national radio and TV. He has authored numerous books, including Turning the Tables on Gambling and Too Close to the Flame.

Ann McMurray is a freelance writer living in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. She has co-authored numerous books with Dr. Jantz.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Shaw Books; 1 edition (October 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877880646
• ISBN-13: 978-0877880646
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #700,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Best-selling author Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., founded The Center for Counseling and Health Resources Inc. as a place of hope based on the concept of "whole-person" care. For a quarter century, Dr. Jantz and his staff have addressed the emotional, relational, physical and spiritual aspects of the healing process for men, women and adolescents, particularly for:

-Alcohol and Drug Addiction
-Anger Management
-Anxiety and Stress
-Attention Deficit Disorder
-Co-Dependency
-Depression
-Divorce and Separation
-Eating Disorders
-Emotional Abuse
-Forgiveness
-Gambling Addiction
-Grief and Loss
-Guilt
-Marriage and Family
-Ministry Burnout
-Nutrition
-Parenting-Child/Adolescent
-Personal Wellness
-Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
-Sexual Addiction
-Sexual or Physical Abuse

Dr. Jantz is a nationally certified eating disorder specialist, a state-certified chemical dependency counselor and a licensed mental health counselor. From TV to radio, Dr. Jantz has shared his expertise in more than 1,600 interviews, including The Dr. Phil Show and the 700 Club.

Married for 25 years to his wife, LaFon, Dr. Jantz is the proud father of two sons, Gregg and Benjamin.

Based on his extensive one-on-one counseling experience, Dr. Jantz has written more than 20 self-help books so as to reach as many people as possible with his message of hope. His most recent book is OVERCOMING ANXIETY, WORRY & FEAR: PRACTICAL WAYS TO FIND PEACE -- the latest in his continuing effort to help people change their lives for good!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope!, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders: A New Approach to Treating Anorexia, Bulimia, and Overeating (Paperback)

Ok..I have also read all the other books...I heard this one mentioned on "Focus on the Family"..and then went I went to my Doctor for my Bulimia it was suggested again.And I am so grateful...I have used it with my counselor and it is extremely helpful!

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gave me the answers needed for years, June 10, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders: A New Approach to Treating Anorexia, Bulimia, and Overeating (Paperback)

This book I am sure saved my life.I have read so many.It really did give Hope and a plan that worked for me.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great concepts for treating eating disorders, October 5, 2006

By 

R. Dover "Street Minister" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hope, Help, and Healing for Eating Disorders: A New Approach to Treating Anorexia, Bulimia, and Overeating (Paperback)

I am a minister that does counseling with individuals struggling with a variety of issues including eating disorders.

Over and over again I find that the issues that Dr. Jantz address in this book are common among those I counsel. Especially the area of unforgiveness. I am convinced that unforgiveness is the #1 root of much mental illness, addictions, and emotional instability.

I really appreciate Dr. Jantz's whole-person approach to the treating of eating disorders. Too many times counselors and treatment facilities only deal with changing behavior and ignore the other areas of a person's life. Based upon my experience, unless all areas of a person's life is addressed they will not experience long term recovery.

Reading teh book you come to understand that Dr. Jantz is interested in more than a person having victory over eating disorders-his goal is for them to become a whole person in all areas of their life.