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Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders: Developing Skills and Facilitating Recovery - Softcover

 
9781352002850: Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders: Developing Skills and Facilitating Recovery

Synopsis

This book introduces students and professionals, family and friends of people with eating disorders to the key concepts and skills that underpin a holistic and recovery orientated approach to the care of eating disorders. It provides an overview of the main professional practice and ethical issues, which workers are likely to be confronted with in their area of work and family members are likely to face when trying to support loved ones. Each chapter is written by an expert and provides a practical guide for those working and/or living with people affected by eating disorders in different settings. Topics are illustrated through the use of clinical cases and further underpinned by current literature and research relevant to topic area.

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About the Author

Dr Jean Morrissey is Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College, University of Dublin. Dr. Kielty Oberlin is a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders. She currently runs a private practice and facilitates workshops and groups for both professionals and concerned carers of ED sufferers. Kielty guest lectures on ED issues in Trinity College Dublins Schools of Psychology and Nursing & Midwifery.

From the Back Cover

This timely new book introduces the key concepts and skills that underpin a holistic and recovery-orientated approach to eating disorders. It provides an overview of the main professional practice and ethical issues, which workers are likely to be confronted with in their area of work. Each chapter is written by an expert and provides a practical guide for those working with people affected by eating disorders.

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