This book "is written for mothers who have daughters suffering from an eating disorder or disorders. It also serves as a reference for doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and eating disorder centers ... In the first edition, Dr. Costin ... gave ... advice for mothers to help them communicate with and understand their daughters as they go through the ordeal of eating disorders ... This second edition contains addition information on cultural issues, newer studies (such as DBT, Mindfulness, and Maudsley techniques), and medication. On the clinical front, the focus has also been broadened to include more information on issues of body image, weight concerns, and dieting in the general population"-- Provided by publisher.
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