Books published by Gurze Books

The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders shows that effective solutions begin at home and cost little more than ahealthy investment of time, effort, and love. Based on exciting new research, it differs from similar books in severalkey ways. Instead of concentrating on the grim, expensive hospital stays of patients with severe disorders, theauthors focus on the family, teaching parents how to examine and understand their family's approach to food andbody-image issues and its effect their child's behavior. Parents learn to identify an eating disorder early, to establishhealthy attitudes toward food at a young age, and to intervene in a nonthreatening, nonjudgmental way. The authorsconcentrate on teens, the age group most often affected by eating disorders, as well as younger children. Individualchapters cover boys at risk, relapse training, dealing with friends, school, and summer camp, and much more. Thebook includes an appendix and sections on further reading, organizations and websites, residential and hospitalprograms, and references.

This book's message is rooted in the belief that people inherently possess the wisdom necessary to make healthy choices and live in balance. It emphasizes that self-love, acceptance of genetic diversity in body size, celebration of the unique beauty of every individual, and intuitive self-care are fundamental to achieving good physical and emotiona

"Starting Monday" is based on the simple premise that when our behaviors don't align with our expressed intentions, we've got a conflict going on, often outside of our awareness. The book helps readers dig deeply into their psyches to figure out what mistaken beliefs and needless fears are holding them back from achieving their health and fitness g

This guided journal includes inspirational quotes and prompts for individuals in recovery from eating disorders. With soulful artwork by the late Mary Anne Ritter -- "Ritteroo" -- who suffered from anorexia nervosa while conceiving of this project, this four-color workbook combines textual and graphic inspiration with plenty of space for writing. W

This workbook combines art therapy exercises and guided journal writing for individuals who want to explore their relationship with food and their bodies in a new way. Written by board-certified art psychotherapists, the pages of this workbook literally serve as a canvas for thoughts and feelings "spoken" primarily through art and elaborated upon through writing. Readers are encouraged to draw, write, and create directly in the book. These images, symbols, and journal entries then become a "personal signature" that can be accessed and explored to resolve any obstacles to emotional well-being. Included are 58 expressive art projects and corresponding written exercises, which lead readers through specific stages of self-discovery related to disordered eating patterns, body image issues, relationships, life skills, emotions, self love, and personal transformation.

This sensitive workbook teaches readers how to be at peace with their bodies.

Hope, help, and a real explanation for the disease of food addiction

In the small town of Shapesville, five friends of various shapes, sizes, colors, and talents celebrate what makes them unique. Simple, rhyming verse and playful illustrations introduce early learning concepts. Full color.