The Eating Disorder Sourcebook Costin Carolyn Book
The Eating Disorder Sourcebook is for those people who suffer from an eating disorder, professionals who treat them and families who suspect, or know, that an eatin g disorder is affecting their lives. Editorial Reviews Review The author, a recovered anorexic and eating disorder specialist, provides a unique personal and professional viewpoint on eating disorders, examining individual and family dynamics and helping readers assess symptoms which may indicate problems. From approaching a troubled eater to considering different solutions, this goes further than most in providing a sympathetic view of eating disorders and their diagnoses. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. About the Author Carolyn Costin, M.A., M.Ed., M.F.C.C., is a recovered anorexic with more than sixteen years of experience as an eating disorder specialist. She is the author of Your Dieting Daughter. Biography Carolyn recovered herself from anorexia nervosa over twenty-five years ago. Her own recovery is a primary factor in her understanding of and establishing empathy with her clients. Carolyn served as director for several hospital programs but soon realized the need to have a more home-like environment for optimum treatment to take place. She created her unique 6-bed residential program, Monte Nido, to serve this purpose. Her unique combination of experience, training, and passion have led Carolyn to national recognition, as have her accomplishments in the field of eating disorders. She is a frequent speaker at national eating disorder conferences and is a member of several national eating disorder organizations. Carolyn is on the editorial board of "The Eating Disorder Journal of Treatment and Prevention" and writes on issues pertaining to eating disorders for various magazines and publications. Carolyn is also the author of two books, Your Dieting Daughter and The Eating Disorder Sourcebook. Carolyn stays versed in the etiology and treatment of eating disorders on cultural, developmental, biological and psychological levels. In addition to Monte Nido, Carolyn is also director of The Eating Disorder Center of California, which offers her approach to recovery in an intensive day-treatment program. Despite overseeing her clinics and participating in a wide range of responsibilities, such as being a board member of the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) and traveling the country lecturing, Carolyn continues to maintain a hands-on approach at Monte Nido Treatment Center, providing both individual and group therapy. In Spring , Carolyn will be opening a new affiliate, RainRock, a 10-bed facility, located near Eugene, Oregon on the McKenzie River. RainRock will follow the philosophy and protocols of the successful treatment program developed by Carolyn at Monte Nido in Malibu, California. Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit