| Description |
xiii, 316 pages : 23 cm |
| Summary |
"A guide to overcoming compulsive overeating by understanding the root psychological causes. Describes coping strategies such as developing mindful awareness of emotions and bodily sensations, practicing self-validation, and re-framing self-defeating thoughts. Contains case studies and practical exercises"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part one. Parental nurturing: beyond food and shelter. The importance of early caregiving -- What's love got to do with it? -- It's all in your head -- The body remembers -- Yes, but I had great parents -- Part two. Inner nurturing: becoming your own best friend. Developing a supportive inner voice -- Skill 1. Pop the hood: name and track emotions and bodily sensations -- Skill 2. Practice self-validation -- Skill 3. Reinforce the alliance and offer love, support, and comfort -- Skill 4. Get clear on needs -- Skill 5. Catch and reframe self-defeating thought -- Skill 6. Highlight resources and provide hop -- Skill 7. Address needs and set nurturing limits -- Part three. Creating nurturing connections. Taking it to the street -- Attracting nurturing others -- Nurturing our relationships. |
| Subject |
Compulsive eating -- Psychological aspects.
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Compulsive eating -- Alternative treatment.
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Compulsive eating -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00871960
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Simon, Julie M., 1956- When food is comfort. Novato, California : New World Library, [2018] 9781608685516 (DLC) 2017055751 |
| ISBN |
9781608685509 paperback alkaline paper |
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1608685500 paperback alkaline paper |
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9781608685516 electronic book |
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