carers
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developing of illness
effect on families
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personal experience
progression
recovery
sufferers
support
treatment
Product details
- ISBN 9781853024719
- Weight: 218g
- Dimensions: 140 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 01 May 1997
- Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Recovering sufferers of Anorexia Nervosa describe in their own words their personal experiences of this illness, providing not only support for fellow sufferers but also invaluable insights for the families of sufferers and for carers and professionals. In each case the contributors describe:
* the progression of their illness
* the effect on their families
* the treatment they received and its effectiveness
* their perceived reasons for developing the illness
* where they are now.
Rosemary Shelley is a recovered anorexic now supporting other sufferers. She runs an eating disorder support network, providing postal support to members, and is training to be a counsellor/psychotherapist. She has a Diploma in Advanced Psychotherapy and is currently taking a Higher International Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology and Advanced Psychotherapy with The European College of Adult Correspondence Training, while writing part-time.
