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The picky eater's recovery book : overcoming Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder / Jennifer J. Thomas, Harvard Medical School ; Kendra R. Becker, Harvard Medical School ; Kamryn T. Eddy, Harvard Medical School.
"Are you a picky eater? Do you worry that food will make you vomit or choke? Do you find eating to be a chore? If yes, this book is for you! Your struggles could be caused by an avoidant/ restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a disorder characterized by eating a limited variety or volume of food. You may have been told that you eat like a child, but ARFID affects people right across the lifespan, and this book is the first specifically written to support adults. Join Drs. Jennifer Thomas, Kendra Becker, and Kamryn Eddy - three ARFID experts at Harvard Medical School - to learn how to beat your ARFID at home and unlock a healthier relationship with food. Real-life examples show that you are not alone, while practical tips, quizzes, worksheets, and structured activities take you step by step through the latest evidence-based treatment techniques to support your recovery"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781108796170
- ISBN: 1108796176
- Physical Description: xv, 264 pages : black and white illustrations ; 20 cm
- Publisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; Cambridge University Press, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Section I: All about ARFID. What is ARFID? ; Do you have ARFID? -- Section II: Getting started (Stages 1 and 2). How does ARFID work? ; Regular eating and early change ; Identifying what else needs to change -- Section III: Tackling what keeps your ARFID going (Stage 3). Sensory sensitivity ; Fear of aversive consequences ; Lack of interest in eating or food ; Shape and weight concerns in the context of ARFID symptoms -- Section IV: Moving forward (Stage 4). Continuing to make progress and preventing relapse ; Conclusion. |
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| Subject: | Eating disorders. Eating disorders > Treatment. PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health. Eating disorders. Eating disorders > Treatment. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Homer Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | 615.8526 THO (Text) | 000163737 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Are you a picky eater? Do you worry that food will make you vomit or choke? Do you find eating to be a chore? If yes, this book is for you! Your struggles could be caused by an avoidant/ restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), a disorder characterized by eating a limited variety or volume of food. You may have been told that you eat like a child, but ARFID affects people right across the lifespan, and this book is the first specifically written to support adults. Join Drs. Jennifer Thomas, Kendra Becker, and Kamryn Eddy - three ARFID experts at Harvard Medical School - to learn how to beat your ARFID at home and unlock a healthier relationship with food. Real-life examples show that you are not alone, while practical tips, quizzes, worksheets, and structured activities take you step by step through the latest evidence-based treatment techniques to support your recovery"--