Endorsements

Endorsements of A Parent’s Guide . . .

“The illustrations and descriptive stories were of greatest benefit as these helped me better understand certain situations. I would recommend every parent going through the challenges of anorexia with their teen to read this book from start to finish as it will give them a parent’s perspective and the confidence to help their teen get better.”

–Parent of a teenage girl who has recovered from anorexia

 

‘This book offers parents and professionals a unique resource when faced with the overwhelming burden of helping young people fight an eating disorder. As readers you will find moving through the chapters is a calm and reassuring process as the story unfolds about how parents and professionals face the challenges. Holding onto hope is communicated by the integration of simple yet effective metaphors and analogies –  these add meaning and insight to understanding more about the impact of the eating disorder on everyday life and how to gradually move away from it.

It is of real credit to both these very experienced authors that they can address the stark reality of dealing with an eating disorder so logically, creatively and with such spirit. The indepth attention to evidenced based research and treatments gives the book a clear sense of purpose that is extremely well crafted when in later chapters, the reader learns of how composite cases have responded positively to these treatments.

Overall an excellent addition to the arena of eating disorder literature. Not only is this book a record of help but it is also a book that will provide parents with a record of learning that they can refer to now and in the future.’

–        Pennie Fairbairn, Psychotherapist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Michael Rutter Centre for Children and Adolescents, Maudsley Hospital, London

 

“Written with clarity, Drs Boachie and Jasper are masterful at choosing analogies that provide an ‘aha’ understanding of the concepts and struggles with treating eating disorders that they address in A Parent’s Guide to Defeating Eating Disorders: Spotting the Stealth Bomber and Other Symbolic Approaches. This book is likely not only to answer parents’ questions about what to expect with regard to their child’s illness and recovery process, but also to reassure them about their roles and capacity to support their child’s recovery.”

–Merryl Bear, Director, National Eating Disorder Information Centre, Canada

 

“A highly readable book that should be read by any parent whose child is suffering from an eating disorder. The book is full of helpful information: on eating disorders and their dangers, on the types of treatment available, and on the important role the family plays in supporting a young person to recovery. The descriptions of family therapy are very moving at times. The metaphors make even difficult concepts easy to understand, and I would recommend this book not only to parents, but to anyone wanting to work in the field of eating disorders.”

– Wendy Spettigue, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa,

Faculty of Medicine and Psychiatric Director