Eating disorders have a whole range of associated complications to both physical and psychological health and as a result sufferers often require lengthy treatment. Examples of commonly used approaches to treatment include the following: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in addition to alternative therapies and medication such as antidepressants and psychotropics.
- About the Author/Editor
- Who is 'Eating Disorders: New Directions in Treatment and Recovery' aimed at?
- Forms of eating disorder treatment
- Eating disorder treatment team members
- Understanding recovery from eating disorders
Author/Editor Barbara Kinoy
Editor of 'Eating Disorders: New Directions in Treatment and Recovery' Barbara Kinoy is a psychotherapist and was former director of Professional Development at the Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders in Connecticut. Kinoy is also the author of another recovery book entitled 'When Will We Laugh Again? Living and Dealing with Anorexia and Bulimia.
Who is 'Eating Disorders: New Directions in Treatment and Recovery aimed At?
This book is primarily aimed at health professionals working in the field of eating disorders as it provides a wealth of information regarding collaborative treatment and how working as a team may help those suffering with anorexia and bulimia. Sufferers with a basic knowledge of therapy may also find parts of the book helpful and carers may utilise this resource to better comprehend the complex mature of eating disorders, recovery and treatment.
Forms of Eating Disorder Treatment
The vast majority of the book focuses on a range of approaches and treatment methods including the following: family therapy, nutrition counseling, psychiatric assessment, individual psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. A brief introduction on interpersonal psychotherapy is also provided in addition to an interesting chapter on the value of humour within therapy.
Eating Disorder Treatment Team Members
A key aspect of the book deals with the importance of having a team approach to eating disorder treatment. Members of such a team identified and discussed include: psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, nutritionists and counselors. Kinoy explains how in order for treatment to be most effective it is essential that the treatment team work well together.
Understanding Recovery from Eating Disorders
This final chapter is a terrific resource for both health professionals and sufferers as well as anyone indirectly affected by eating disorders. Kinoy breaks down the term recovery and highlights the significance of acceptance of the problem, hope and a desire to get well. Recovery is often such a misunderstood or loose term so therefore this chapter provides essential understanding and offers one an in-depth insight into the very nature of recovery.
To conclude, 'Eating Disorders: New Directions in Treatment and Recovery' provides those working with eating disorder sufferers a wealth of knowledge on all the up-to-date treatment approaches and is also extremely insightful and helpful for those affected by both anorexia and bulimia.
Kinoy, B. (2001) Eating Disorders: New Directions in Treatment and Recovery Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0-231-11853-8
Kate Le Page - Kate Henning-Le Page writes about eating disorders, body image and recovery issues. She specializes in anorexia recovery.
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