Recovery Resources
Below is a collection of resources that either I have found helpful, or other professionals have passed along. If there's something you'd like to see added, please let me know!
Books
Washed Away: From Darkness to Light by Nikki DuBose
Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer
How Much Does Your Soul Weigh? by Dr. Dorie McCubbrey
Dr. Dorie's "Don't Diet" Book by Dr. Dorie McCubbrey
When Food Is Love: Exploring the Relationship Between Food and Intimacy by Geneen Roth
Goodbye Ed, Hello Me by Jenni Schaefer
Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out -- And Never Say Diet Again by Rebecca Scritchfield
Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations for Codependents by Melody Beattie
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book by Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous by Wso
Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects - Steps Six and Seven by Bill P., Todd Weber, & Sara S.
Overcoming Binge Eating, Second Edition: The Proven Program to Learn Why You Binge and How You Can Stop by Christopher G. Fairburn
Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food (Revised Edition) by Jan Chozen Bays
Binge Control: A Compact Recovery Guide by Cynthia Bulik
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday by Matthew Sokolov
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Workbooks
The Addiction Recovery Workbook: Powerful Skills for Preventing Relapse Every Day by Dr. Paula Freedman
The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship With Food by Evelyn Tribole
The Body Image Workbook by Thomas F. Cash
The Life Recovery Workbook: A Biblical Guide through the Twelve Steps by Stephen Arterburn
Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are by Megan Logan, MSW, LCSW
The Art of Body Acceptance: Strengthen Your Relationship with Yourself Through Therapeutic Creative Exercises by Ashlee Bennett
The BDD Workbook: Overcome Body Dysmorphic Disorder and End Body Image Obsessions (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by James Claiborn and Cherlene Pedrick, RN
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook (8 Keys to Mental Health) by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb
Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body, Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience by Erika Shershun, MFT
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners: Exercises and Meditations to Relieve Stress, Find Joy, and Cultivate Gratitude by Peter Economou, Ph.D.
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Websites
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National Eating Disorders Association
"The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care."
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"Our vision is for every person with an eating disorder to have the resources and opportunities they need to recover."
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The Academy for Eating Disorders
"Founded in 1993, the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) helps physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nutritionists, academic researchers, students and experts through lived experience connect and collaborate with each other and keep abreast of recent developments in eating disorders research."
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F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders)
"A global community of parents and those who support parents in families affected by eating disorders."
"RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice."
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(1-800-662-4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
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