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The Secret Language of Eating Disorders: How You Can Understand and Work to Cure Anorexia and Bulimia (Paperback)

by Peggy Claude-Pierre (Author) "My journey as a therapist for eating disorders seems, in retrospect, both planned and spontaneous..." (more)
Key Phrases: acute eating disorder, negative mind, eating disorder victim, Confirmed Negativity Condition, Emergent Stage, Interactive Stage (more...)
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What makes Claude-Pierre's treatment of anorexia and bulimia revolutionary? Perhaps it's that the astonishingly high success rate of even the most chronic cases at Claude-Pierre's Montreux Clinic (only sufferers near death who have not been helped by doctors and hospitals are admitted) defies the common misconception that eating disorders are incurable. Claude-Pierre has made a personal commitment to dispel this damaging myth. Having cured her own two daughters of anorexia, you might say hers was a vested interest. The Secret Language of Eating Disorders reveals the details of Claude-Pierre's unique program.

Myths and misconceptions have shaped conventional treatment of anorexia and bulimia, leading to a cycle of hopelessness for those who suffer. Claude-Pierre's work reveals that victims share a common feeling of self-contempt. Further, she asserts that these overwhelming feelings of worthlessness are established at birth and slowly erode the healthy self. The revolutionary aspect of Claude-Pierre's program stems from her conviction that this negative mindset can be completely reversed.

The book describes the five stages of recovery, discusses the challenges peculiar to working with them at home, and presents a plan for working with health professionals. Also offered are stories of former Montreux patients, adding insight and depth to understanding these disorders. The book and the program have already saved many lives and will continue to do so. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The New York Times Book Review, Caroline Knapp
Claude-Pierre's book is heavy on psuedoscientific terms ... but light on more meaningful numbers. Who pays for treatment at Montreux, which may go on for months? She doesn't say. What happens when patients leave the cocoon of support and return to reality, that minefield of disappointment and failure?... The Secret Language of Eating Disorders gives a vulnerable population a seductive but dangerous message: you didn't cause the problem, but if you're sufficiently strong and loving, you can fix it. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; 1 edition (December 29, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0375750185
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375750182
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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