When Your Child Has an Eating Disorder: A Step-By-Step Workbook for Parents and Other Caregivers (Paperback)

by Abigail H. Natenshon (Author) "Eating disorders present a very real threat to the quality of our children's lives and to the relationships that hold our families together..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"...helps parents grow and nurture their children as they learn to face the pain of life again." -- Edye Berkun Kamensky, Ed.A., M.A. Fall 2000 Renfrew Center Foundation "Perspective"

"...teaches... parents to focus on the needs of the child rather than on guilt or blame." -- Naomi Goodman, Lilith Magazine, Summer 2000

"Abigail has a wholesomeness and gentle, intuitive expertise that renders her the perfect voice (regarding body image and eating disorders)." -- Sha at OxyMOM

"Before reading the above book, I had found no resource that had it all...Abigail has done an incredible job..." -- The mother of a child who died from bulimia

"Practical, informed, comprehensive, and highly readable. This is a book that will be equally valuable to parents, patients and clinicians." -- Craig Johnson, director, Eating Disorders Program, Laureate Psychiatric Hospital, Tulsa,

"This book provides parents with hope as well as direction to aid their eating disordered child." -- Vivian Meehan, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

“…written in a confident and approachable style, avoiding jargon, and the text is well broken up… a valuable book..” (www.edr.org.uk, 23 November 2004)

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"I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the spectrum of eating disorders. Parents, teachers, doctors, and therapists will find just what they need in Abigail Natenshon's comprehensive exploration of this most puzzling disorder." —Mary Ann Kirk, licensed clinical professional counselor

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Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (September 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787945781
• ISBN-13: 978-0787945787
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #104,528 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond informative, August 17, 2000

By	Anne Leedom "bookmom Senior Editor Parentingb... (El Dorado Hills, Ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After seeing Ms. Natenshon on Oprah to discuss the treatment and prevention of eating disorders, I purchased her book and was so pleased to learn how valuable her approach is! This book is the first book I have seen on this subject that actually helps a parent to understand the importance of being involved with professionals in working to heal eating disorders. The information is clear and guides the reader in developing resources to truly help and not just understand the causes of these eating disorders. Her website is also extremely informative and offers resources to work hand in hand with her book. A must have for anyone trying to overcome the frustrations and helplessness associated with eating disorders and help take action that will make a difference.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does more than inform. Gives parents guidance., September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This book is essential for parents who are truly interested in helping their children overcome eating disorders. The author conveys a sense of truly caring about what happens to children with this disease and to the families of those children. Mrs. Natenshon does more than give advice. She lets parents know that they can play an integral part in helping their children cope and gives parents direction on how to be involved in their children's recoveries.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars when your child has an eating disorder, December 15, 1999

By A Customer

This is the best book I have read on the subject by far! As the mother of a daughter with an eating disorder, I found this book to be a godsend. The author is clearly very familiar with her subjects, because she seemed to relate to everything I have experienced with my family. Unlike some other authors I've read, Ms. Natenshon is not judgmental in her writing, which I find to be extremely important. I urge everybody interested in this topic to read this book and work through the activities - you will be thankful you did!