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Overcoming Binge Eating Christopher G. Fairburn (University of Oxford, UK)

Overcoming Binge Eating By Christopher G. Fairburn (University of Oxford, UK)

Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher G. Fairburn (University of Oxford, UK)

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Summary

Written by Dr Christopher Fairburn this unique book provides clinicians, sufferers, and interested others with an authoritative and accessible account on binge eating problems.

Overcoming Binge Eating Summary

Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher G. Fairburn (University of Oxford, UK)

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Winner of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Seal of Merit!

Do you have a binge eating problem or know someone who does? This authoritative book provides all the information needed to understand binge eating and bring it under control. Whether you are working with a therapist or on your own, clear, step-by-step guidelines will show you how to:

  • overcome the urge to binge
  • gain control over eating behavior
  • reduce the risk of relapse
  • establish stable, healthy eating habits.

This unique book has been tested in controlled clinical research, and its success rate is outstanding. From a leading international expert, here is the advice, encouragement, and detailed guidance that can help you transform your relationship to food.

Overcoming Binge Eating Reviews

"Fairburn's broad, popular text... provides a concise discussion on related research, information and methods for controlling the behaviour of food bingers. The author has managed to intermix all the key issues throughout the text, thus providing consistent and relevant information." - John Thain, Nursing Standrard, August 2005

"This book is exceptional and can be used as a form of treatment, to bolster treatment, or to teach professionals about those who struggle with binge eating problems. Clearly this book is the culmination of Dr. Fairburn's years of Center for Eating and Weight Disorders" - Denise E. Wifley, Co-Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, USA

About Christopher G. Fairburn (University of Oxford, UK)

Christopher G. Fairburn, D.M., F.R.C.Psych., is Wellcome Trust Senior Lecturer and Honorary Clinical Reader in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford. He is a well-known international authority on eating disorders with research programs in Britain and the United States. His main research interests are in the etiology of these disorders and in the development and evaluation of methods for treating them.

Table of Contents

Part I. Binge Eating: The Facts. What is a Binge? Binge Eating, Eating Disorders, and Obesity. Who Binges? Psychological and Social Problems Associated with Binge Eating. Physical Problems Associated with Binge Eating. Causes of Binge Eating Problems. Binge Eating and Addiction. Treatment of Binge Eating Problems. Part II. A Self-help Program for Those Who Binge. Introduction. Getting Started. Regular Eating. Alternatives to Binge Eating. Problem Solving and Taking Stock. Dieting and Related Forms of Food Avoidance. What Next? Appendix I. The Body Mass Index. Appendix II. If You Are Overweight. Appendix III. Organizations That Can Help. Appendix IV. A Note for Relatives and Friends. Appendix V. A Note for Therapists. Further Reading. Index.

Additional information

GOR001331628
9780898621792
0898621798
Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher G. Fairburn (University of Oxford, UK)
Christopher G. Fairburn (University of Oxford, UK)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Guilford Publications
1995-04-25
247
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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