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Boachie, Ahmed.

A parent's guide to defeating eating disorders : spotting the stealth bomber and other symbolic approaches / Ahmed Boachie and Karin Jasper ; foreword by Debra Katzman. - London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011. - 191 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Rationale for analogies and metaphors -- Eating disorders as illnesses : an historical perspective -- Recognizing and diagnosing an eating disorder -- Outpatient management -- Multi-family therapy -- Day hospital program -- Inpatient treatment -- The recovery process -- Appendix I. Current diagnostic criteria -- Appendix II. List of analogies and metaphors.

Featuring metaphorical explanations for parents and caregivers about eating disorders and their treatments, a conceptual guide explains how to facilitate a supportive relationship with sufferers at every stage toward health.

ISBN: 9781849051965 1849051968

LCCN: 2011005775

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015795156 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Eating disorders in adolescence.
Eating disorders in children.
Parenting.
Feeding and Eating Disorders.

LC Class. No.: RJ506.E18 / B625 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 618.92

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 175 / B662p 2011