| Beyond a Shadow of a Diet: The Comprehensive Guide to Treating Binge Eating Disorder, Compulsive Eating, and Emotional Overeating In addition to addressing the symptoms, dynamics and treatment of eating problems, Beyond a Shadow of a Diet presents a holistic framework that goes well beyond the clinical setting. This invaluable resource includes topics such as the clinician's own attitudes toward dieting and weight; cultural, ethical and social justice issues; the neuroscience of mindfulness; weight stigma; and promoting wellness for children of all sizes. Drawing from the Health At Every Size paradigm-and the wealth of research examining the relationship between dieting, weight and health- Beyond a Shadow of a Diet offers both therapists and their clients a positive, evidence-based model to making peace with food, their bodies and themselves. Judith Matz, LCSW, is a Clinical Social Worker specializing in eating and weight issues since 1986. She is co-author of The Diet Survivor's Handbook: 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance and Self-Care , Director of The Chicago Center for Overcoming Overeating, Inc., and has a private practice. Judith is a frequent presenter at local and national conferences. Descriptions of her work have appeared in the media including the LA Times, Fitness, Good Housekeeping, Self, Shape, Today's Dietitian, Diabetes Self-Management, Psychotherapy Networker, and NBC News Chicago with Nesita Kwan, and she appears in the documentary America The Beautiful 2 : The Thin Commandments. Ellen Frankel, LCSW, worked in the field of eating disorder treatment and prevention for overnbsp;20 years and is currently a full-time writer. Her books include The Diet Survivor's Handbook, Revolution of Jewish Spirit, Beyond Measure and Syd Arthur . Ellen serves as a consultant, is a popular speaker at workshops and conferences, and has appeared in both print and TV media, including CNN, Fox News, the CBS Early Show, and Dr. Phil. |