8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder WKBK

by Carolyn Costin, Gwen Schubert Grabb

Overview

Readers are walked through strategies by a therapist and her former patient.

8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder was lauded as a "brave and hopeful book" as well as "remarkably readable." Now, the authors have returned with a companion workbook—offering all new assignments, strategies, and personal reflections to help those who suffer from an eating disorder heal their relationship to food and their bodies.

Clients of Costin and Grabb consistently tell them that knowing they are both recovered is one of the most helpful aspects of their treatment. With this experience as a foundation, the authors bring together years of clinical expertise and invaluable personal testimony, from themselves and others, to the strategies in this book. Readers will get a glimpse of what it's like to be in therapy with either Carolyn or Gwen.

Filled with tried and true practical exercises, goal sheets, food journal forms, clinical anecdotes and stories, readers are guided in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and coping strategies while being encouraged to choose how they want to approach the material. 

This book is an important resource to anyone living with destructive or self-defeating eating behaviors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393711288
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	03/07/2017
Series:	8 Keys to Mental Health
Edition description:	Workbook
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	101,768
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Carolyn Costin MA, MEd, MFT, founder of Monte Nido Treatment Center, is a therapist, activist, author, and renowned eating disorder expert.

Gwen Schubert Grabb is a psychotherapist in private practice. She lives in Palos Verdes Penninsula, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction xi

Key 1 Motivation, Patience, and Hope 5

Key 2 Your Healthy Self Will Heal Your Eating Disorder Self 31

Key 3 It's Not About the Food 61

Key 4 Feel Your Feelings, Challenge Your Thoughts 83

Key 5 It IS About the Food 123

Key 6 Changing Your Behaviors 159

Key 7 Reach Out to People Rather than Your Eating Disorder 187

Key 8 Finding Meaning and Purpose 209

References and Resources 255

Index 261

About the Authors 269

Editorial Reviews

"[A] versatile resource that can be used in multiple contexts including by someone not in therapy, as an adjunct to individual or family therapy, and in a group."

Social Work with Groups

"I cannot recommend the 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook more highly to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. The authors speak from the heart to those at every stage of recovery—expertly tuning in to both the eating disorder voice and the healthy voice to help you motivate change. For anyone who's even considering walking the path of recovery, this workbook will be a game changer."

Kristina Saffran

"Carolyn Costin and Gwen Grabb have done it again! I desperately needed this book when I was struggling with my own eating disorder. The 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook is a must for all individuals touched by the treacherous illness."

Jenni Schaefer

"[A] must-have on the bookshelf. . . . [A] great resource for doctors, clinicians, group therapy facilitators, individuals and family members who may have a loved one struggling with an eating disorder."

Psych Central

"The 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook translates inspirational ideas into practical plans for recovery and redemption. Readers learn how to access their healthy self to quiet and heal the eating disorder self, gradually developing and deepening their spiritual awareness and shedding light on the soul self that will sustain recovery. "

Margo Maine