Thursday, June 16, 2005

Eating Disorders

Although I mock moms who starve or purge themselves so that their daughter's can get a good shidduch, eating disorders are a serious problem, both in the orthodox community and the community at large.

One of my clients is the Self Esteem Shop, a book store that specializes in self help and therapeutic books. I write and design their catalogs, and am one of the people who updates their web site. If you or someone you know has an eating disorder, you may need professional help. At the very least, you need to buy a book.

Here are a few eating disorder books that I have read through recently. You can find these and more at www.selfesteemshop.com.

The Overcoming Bulimia Workbook - This wonderful workbook presents people suffering from bulimia with a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to recovery. Filled with strategies, self-monitoring assessments, diaries and real-life examples, it provides people suffering from the disease with the tools to overcome Bulimia and live a happier life. - 18.95

Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder - James Lock and Daniel Le Grange show parents how to help their children overcome eating disorders. They explain which treatments work, and why immediate action is critical. They also show parents how to change their family's eating habits, and how to prevent a relapse. Paperback. 296 pp. 16.95

The Overeater's Journal - This journal offers exercises for the heart, mind and soul, to help put food in perspective and avoid overeating. The journal challenges readers to face their feelings about food and eating, and help them to recover from a food obsession or addiction. Paperback. 133 pp. $10.95

Since I am plugging my client here anyway, let me throw a few more things at you.

They have a ton of educational material books for teachers, including character ed books, dealing with difficult students, etc.

They have a ton of books on parenting, Autism and Asperger's syndrome, sexual abuse, domestic violence, divorce, blended families and more. They also have a ton of children's books for each of these subjects as well.

If you are a mental health professional, half of their store is dedicated to you, and their catalogs are filled with great books.