Informationen zum Autor Jeanne Albronda Heaton Klappentext When a friend or family member shows signs of an eating disorder, the first impulse is to charge in, give advice, and fix what is wrong. But these tactics-however well-intentioned-can backfire. This compassionate guide offers ways to tackle the tough topics of body image, media messages, physical touch, diets, and exercise-along with a special section on talking about these issues with children. It includes information about when to get professional help, how to handle emergencies, and answers to difficult questions such as "Am I too fat?" or "Is this ok to eat?" Zusammenfassung When a friend or family member shows signs of an eating disorder! the first impulse is to charge in! give advice! and fix what is wrong. But these tactics-however well-intentioned-can backfire. This compassionate guide offers ways to tackle the tough topics of body image! media messages! physical touch! diets! and exercise-along with a special section on talking about these issues with children. It includes information about when to get professional help! how to handle emergencies! and answers to difficult questions such as "Am I too fat?" or "Is this ok to eat?"

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Jeanne Albronda Heaton

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When a friend or family member shows signs of an eating disorder, the first impulse is to charge in, give advice, and fix what is wrong. But these tactics-however well-intentioned-can backfire.

This compassionate guide offers ways to tackle the tough topics of body image, media messages, physical touch, diets, and exercise-along with a special section on talking about these issues with children. It includes information about when to get professional help, how to handle emergencies, and answers to difficult questions such as "Am I too fat?" or "Is this ok to eat?"