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Anna’s story of childhood abuse by her Grandmother, the effort of concealing it from her parents, who also treated her badly in a much more complex manner, and the tortuous route to recovery, is told with great honesty. There is a tension which constantly runs through the book that compels you to read on, even though you know the outcome is eventually her recovery and the start of a new life with her new husband. Anna is very candid about her 13 year struggle to recover and the problems which she experiences even now. The book is extensively illustrated with photographs that graphically show the progress of Anna’s disorder.

Young people aged 14-25 are the most ‘at risk’ group for developing eating disorders. Beating Eating Disorders equips those working with this vulnerable group with the key skills and knowledge they need to help and support young people. The manual contains five easy-to-follow sessions, with handouts and exercises to help you get the most out of training. The sessions can be followed in three flexible routes to suit your needs. With your manual, you will also receive details of short films, made by young people, which can support your understanding of eating disorders. Beating Eating Disorders was developed in consultation with youth workers from around the UK. 99% of youth workers involved in the pilot felt that using this manual helped them develop their skills in working with young people affected by eating disorders.

Offers support, reassurance and discusses the difficult emotional issues you may be facing. The information is presented in an accessible way, offering practical ideas and passes on the experiences of other carers alongside the perspective of people who have suffered from an eating disorder.

This book is designed to help women move away from styles of anger that do not work in the long term. Focusing largely on the family, it provides the reader with the insight and practical skills to stop behaving in old predictable ways and begin to use the signals of anger to change things. The final chapter gives tasks for those who wish to use it as a self-help guide. Some further reading suggestions in chapter notes. There is an index.

A well planned book, giving good descriptions of the medical words and terms associated with eating disorders. There are lots of extracts from Anna’s diary which may make difficult reading. Anna constantly re-enforces the need to express your feelings however negative. Suitable for teenagers to early twenties, and their carers, although a younger person may be overwhelmed by its emotional and the large amount of text.

The pack details difficulties that someone with an eating disorder might experience at work and is illustrated with case studies. The pack also includes details of treatment approaches and organisations providing specialist help for people with eating disorders. Eating Disorders in the Workplace Pack is for employers, personnel and human resources staff, occupational health staff and line managers.

The book is aimed at secondary school teachers, although the book may also useful to primary school teachers. Whilst presenting general information, it also gives advice on how teachers can recognise pupils with eating disorders. The text looks at how the teacher can respond to the child as well as the family and friends. It also suggests ways of working with students to adjust personal goals. As well as stressing the need for medical intervention, the authors also seek to inform the reader on the possible courses of treatment.

This practical and informative book will help any parent or carer who has a child or young person affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or other related problems. The combined experience of the beat helpline workers along with the real-life wisdom of parents who have helped their own child recover from an eating disorder has been skilfully turned into a practical manual for parents who find themselves dealing with a young sufferer. The book has been written with the help of an extensive panel of advisors including invaluable input from health professionals working with these challenging disorders every day. Chapters in the book explore how it feels to have an eating disorder; how it will affect you, the carer; information about caring for your child; dealing with food, eating and mealtimes; explaining what eating disorders are; outlining treatment and care options; and the recovery process. It also includes a useful list of contacts and sources of further information.

Annual subscription to Professional Membership of beat and 60% off the European Eating Disorders Review (six issues). The Journal publishes research, clinical and theoretical articles of scholarly substance on a variety of aspects of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, obesity and other atypical patterns of eating behaviour. Visit the 'Get Involved!' Section of our website for more details on Professional Membership.

Sexuality is a very private and personal part of a woman's life, and inevitably many women find themselves unclear about their feelings and needs. Lack of self-esteem means they cannot free themselves from the expectations of others and their own need for approval. This book is not a sex manual, but it takes a fresh look, in a clear and practical way, at this frequently misunderstood subject.