Publisher's Synopsis
Are you or someone you love silently battling an eating disorder?
Looking for real stories of healing, professional insight, and emotional strength?
"Eating Disorders & Body Image: A Therapist's Journey of Healing and Hope" is a powerful, real-world account of how a mental health professional successfully guided patients from the darkest depths of eating disorders-anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and body dysmorphia-toward lasting recovery.
Told through the compassionate lens of a therapist who has treated countless patients, this deeply human book explores the truth behind eating disorders, the emotional toll of body image struggles, and the holistic path to healing using a blend of evidence-based care, empathy, and personal growth.
Inside this powerful book, you'll discover:
- The real signs and symptoms of eating disorders often missed by families and professionals
- How body image obsession quietly destroys confidence and health
- The step-by-step recovery process from a therapist's perspective
- Breakthrough moments and emotional turning points in therapy
- The role of family, friends, and social media in healing or harming recovery
- How patients move from fear to freedom, reclaiming their identity and joy
- Tools for long-term recovery, relapse prevention, and self-empowerment
- The inspiring transformation from patient to mental health advocate
Who should read this book?
- Individuals currently struggling with eating disorders or body image issues
- Parents, partners, and friends who want to support someone in recovery
- Therapists, nurses, and caregivers looking for real-life treatment insights
- Teachers, coaches, and educators seeking mental health awareness tools
- Anyone interested in mental health, recovery stories, and body positivity.
