302 pg, paper, ‘08

In Conquering Eating Disorders, psychologist Sue Cooper and registered dietician Peggy Norton bridge the gap between the statistics and the real-life issues to help teens and parents communicate and heal. Hear directly from teens struggling with eating disorders and get expert advice on how to interpret and respond to what your teen is saying—even when she is not talking.

CONTENTS:

1 – Lost In The Fog
2 – Great Expectations
3 – “Who Am I Now?”
4 – The Family’s Good Name
5 – The Blame Game
6 – Hiding Out with the Skeletons
7 – Too Cool for School
8 – So Little Time
9 – Tread Softly…
10 – A Final Farewell
11 – Who’s the Favorite
12 – In Control
13 – Whatever It Takes to Win
14 – The Runner’s High
15 – Mother May I?
16 – Lengthening the Leash
17 – A Well-Stocked Pantry
18 – Leaving Home
19 – The Supermodel Seduction
20 – An Island Unto Himself
21 – Everybody Else’s Girl
22 – A New Kind of Family
23 – Uprooted
24 – Two Worlds Collide
Perfecting the Art of Balance
Tools for Families

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Sue Cooper, PhD, PC, is a licensed psychologist and group psychotherapist has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders for more than two decades and is currently the VP for Academic Affairs and a core faculty member at the University of the Rockies.

Peggy Norton, RD has worked in the field of dietetics for over 30 years. Peggy has a private practice in Colorado where she specializes in treating eating disordered clients. Both Cooper and Norton speak often to high schools and community groups on eating disorders and nutrition. 

REVIEWS:

“Conquering Eating Disorders is a valuable resource for patients, families, and professionals alike.”
— Kenneth Weiner, MD, Medical Director, Eating Recovery Center, Denver, CO

“This work is personal, powerful, poignant, and professional. Conquering Eating Disorders is a must-read for those who are in any way connected to the painful world of eating disorders.”
— Gus Lee, author of Courage: The Back Bone of Leadership