Anorexia and bulimia in the family : one parent's practical guide to recovery / Gráinne Smith.
Written by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Grainne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders,...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex ; Hoboken, NJ :
John Wiley & Sons,
[2004]
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Summary: | Written by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Grainne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders, as well as the typical situations family and caregivers can expect on the long road to helping the sufferer to recover. Readers will learn about the effects on family life, in particular the common feelings of isolation and helplessness, and get strategies for coping and finding more information an. |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 218 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-208) and index. |
ISBN: | 0470861622 9780470861622 1280271353 9781280271359 |
Access: | Access to electronic resources restricted to Simmons University students, faculty and staff. Access limited to one user at a time. |