COMPULSIVE EATERS AND RELATIONSHIPS ENDING THE ISOLATION Long-term recovery from an eating disorder involves more than learning to eat moderately and safely. It means developing a deep sense of self-worth. A primary part of that process is an examination of how we relate to ourselves and others. Compulsive Eaters and Relationships: Ending the Isolation helps us take a close look at the relationships in our lives. Written by teh author of Please Don't Give Me Chocolates, Compulsive Eaters and Relationships explores: -- Why relationships can be difficult for us -- Common obstacles to healthy relationships -- Common relationship struggles and themes -- Special classes of relationships -- How the O.A. program can help us improve relationships -- The promises of recovery for relationships Using the Twelve Steps as a guide, this book discusses relationships with friends, family, lovers, co-workers, and others. It helps us consider our feelings toward thin people, overweight people, and normal eaters. Most importantly, it helps us examine our feelings about ourselves. Here is concrete, compassionate guidance that can help us begin to get in touch with ourselves and others.
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- PublisherHazelden
- Publication date1988
- ISBN 10 0894865439
- ISBN 13 9780894865435
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages100