160 pg, paper, '07

In this straightforward reference guide, Costin, a prolific writer and therapist with more than 20 years of experience in treating eating disorders, provides clear, in-depth answers to the 100 most-asked questions. Empower yourself by getting the answers to a wide-range of questions such as:

• When does disordered eating become an eating disorder, and is this caused by genetics or our culture?
• How do I choose a therapist or treatment program?
• What are the medical complications?
• If someone I love has an eating disorder, what is the best way to approach him/her?
• What can I expect when in a treatment program?
• Reading this book is like having one of the most sought-after therapists as your guide. A valuable resource for sufferers, loved ones, and students!

CONTENTS:

1 – Overview of Eating Disorders
2 – Medical Issues Associated with Eating Disorders
3 – What Causes an Eating Disorder
4 – Getting Help
5 – When to Consider a Treatment Program
6 – Philosophical Approaches to Treating Eating Disorders
7 – Guidelines for Families and Significant Others
8 – Getting Better
9 – Preventing Eating Disorders
10 – Alternative Treatments

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Carolyn Costin is a marriage and family therapist who has extensive experience with eating disorders and who has recovered herself from anorexia nervosa. She is the founder and director of the Eating Disorder Center of California and two residential treatment centers for eating disorders, Monte Nido in Malibu, California, and Rain Rock in Eugene, Oregon. Carolyn is well known as a passionate presenter on eating disorders, appearing as a keynote speaker at national conferences and sought-after by the media as an expert. Her other books include The Eating Disorder Sourcebook and Your Dieting Daughter.

REVIEWS:

“Every person who has any association with eating disorders should have a copy of this book. Our daughter was diagnosed with anorexia when she was nineteen. We had no understanding of the disease and even though we had so many thoughts and questions in our minds, we did not know enough about eating disorders to know what questions to ask. I wish I had this book when our daughter started losing weight. In 100 Questions & Answers About Eating Disorders, you can find the answers and guidance to your questions quickly.”
—Jaye Arouty, mother and co-chair of the National Eating Disorder Parent Family Network

“Carolyn Costin’s candor, sensitivity, in-depth understanding, and passionate commitment to recovery comes through in her responses to these frequently asked questions. Through this book, the reader has access to answers from the best eating disorder therapist in the country. A must-read for anyone seeking recovery for themselves or for someone they care about.”
—Anita Johnson, author of Eating in the Light of the Moon