Ed says U said: Eating Disorder Translator - Softcover

June Alexander And Cate Sangster

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849053316 ISBN 13: 9781849053310

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2013

Synopsis

When an eating disorder (ED) is involved, the problems caused by miscommunication can have serious consequences. A remark from a parent that is intended as positive encouragement could act as a trigger and a criticism from someone with an ED might really be a cry for help. This book aims to improve communication between someone with an eating disorder and their friends and family by revealing the eating disorder mind set and decoding language choices. Using examples of real-life, everyday conversations, ED says U said translates the highly charged language of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and unravels the emotional chaos that can surround sufferers and those who care for them. It provides clear examples of the common pitfalls and gives invaluable advice about how to help in defusing the triggers and regaining the personality swamped by the illness. A unique resource of information on EDs, this book will be essential reading for everyone who has been affected by eating disorders: sufferers, carers, family and friends, together with health care professionals treating people with eating disorders.

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Review:

Alexander and Sangster have honored the true voice of loved ones and friends with eating disorders by translating their spoken words and nonverbal messages. They've done so with respect and great insight. --from the foreword by Laura Collins, executive director, F.E.A.S.T

One of the most difficult aspects of an eating disorder is the way the illness distorts anything and everything that's said to the sufferer. This book will help expose those distortions in a simple but highly effective way. An important read for both clinicians and families. --Harriet Brown, author of Brave Girl Eating: A Family's Struggle with Anorexia

Communication becomes a core problem for people with eating disorders who often cry: 'You do not listen.' This book bridges this gulf --Professor Janet Treasure, King's College, London

From the Author:

June Alexander is an Australian writer and former journalist, columnist and newspaper editor. At the age of 11, she developed anorexia nervosa, followed by bulimia, and recovered four decades later. June is now a prominent eating disorder awareness writer and campaigner. ED says U said is her fourth book on eating disorders. June lives in Victoria, Australia. For more information about her work, please visit www.junealexander.com. Catherine Sangster is a health and physical education teacher. She has a background in neuroanatomy, publishing and freelance writing and her work has previously been published in international scientific journals. She is recovering from a 20-year battle with an eating disorder and currently writes two blogs. See keepcatebusy.blogspot.com and recoverypjstyle.blogspot.com. Cate lives in Victoria, Australia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1849053316
• ISBN 13: 9781849053310
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288