Beyond a Shadow of a Diet is the most comprehensive book available for professionals working with clients who struggle with Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Eating or Emotional Overeating. The authors present research revealing that food restrictions in the pursuit of weight loss actually trigger and sustain overeating. They offer step-by-step guidelines to help clients end the diet mentality and learn an internally-based approach known as attuned eating.
Key Features
- Divided into three sections: The Problem, The Treatment, and The Solution.
- Contains chapters filled with compelling case examples, visualizations, and other exercises.
- Addresses symptoms, dynamics, and treatment of eating problems.
- Presents a holistic framework that extends beyond the clinical setting.
- Includes topics such as the clinician’s attitudes towards dieting and weight, cultural and social justice issues, and promoting wellness for children of all sizes.
Additional Information
This invaluable resource draws from the Health At Every Size paradigm and the wealth of research examining the relationship between dieting, weight, and health. Beyond a Shadow of a Diet offers both therapists and their clients a positive, evidence-based model for making peace with food, their bodies, and themselves.
