The classic book that offers understanding and a positive approach.Sherman and Thompson answer the questions asked most frequently by the families and friends of bulimics. Why do some women become bulimic? What are the medical risks? The authors-both experts on the causes and treatment of eating disorders-have created the first authoritative step-by-step guide to this complex disease. They reveal bulimia's insidious nature including the fact that those who care the most about helping can actually make things worse. Filled with practical information and advice, this essential resource offers hope to millions of bulimics and their loved ones.
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Höhe: 236 mm
Breite: 158 mm
Dicke: 11 mm
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978-0-7879-0361-9 (9780787903619)
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RON A. THOMPSON are the founders and co--directors of the Eating Disorder Program at the Bloomington Hospital. They are also the authors of Helping Athletes with Eating Disorders
INTRODUCTION; Overview; CAUSES OF BULIMIA; The Role of Society; The Role of the Family; Individual Factors; UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM; Behaviors; Thoughts; Emotions; TREATMENT; Getting into Treatment; Being in Treatment.
