Dying to Please
Anorexia, Treatment and Recovery, 2nd ed., 2009
Avis Rumney
Avis Rumney, LMFT, draws upon extensive research and over 25 years of personal and professional experience in sharing her perspective on this devastating disorder. An essential resource for families and healthcare professionals, this insightful and comprehensive book can help you understand:
- The complex causes of anorexia nervosa
- The anorexic’s paradox of starvation in quest of survival
- The essential components of effective treatment
- The variety of therapeutic options
- Where to turn for resources and help
Click here to purchase your own copy today.
e-books
Tips for Mothers of Daughters with Eating Disorders
Avis Rumney
$4.99After you pay via PayPal, you’ll receive an email with download instructions.
In this exclusive, easily downloadable e-book, Avis Rumney, LMFT and Eating Disorder Specialist, shares practical suggestions for handling some of the most challenging issues that mothers face when their daughter develops an eating disorder. This booklet addresses:
- What kind of professional help to seek for your daughter
- What to say — and not say — to her, especially about food, weight or appearance
- How to manage the pain you experience as a result of your daughter’s eating disorder
- What your daughter needs most from you
- How you can support your daughter during food-centered holidays
Mothers can start using these tips right away to begin making sense of what their daughters are going through, and to begin helping their daughters as well as themselves.
