Resources

Whether you are interested in starting your healing journey or have been in it for some time, here are resources to support you along the way.

Books to explore your relationship with food and body

• 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience

  by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb

• Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues

  by Jessi Kneeland

• More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament

  by Lexie Kite

• Living with YourBody and Other Things You Hate: How to Let Go of Your Struggle withBody Image Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  by Emily K. Sandoz

• Goodbye ED, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life

  by Jenni Schaefer

• Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach

  by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

• Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover! Anorexia Recovery for the Determined Adult

  by Tabitha Farrar

• The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love

  by Sonya Renee Taylor

• Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body

  by Roxane Gay

• T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories from Being Fat in a World of Thin People

  by Ian Karmel and Alisa Karmel

Books to explore your Parts

for those interested in Internal Family Systems

and Inner Child Work

• No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model

  by Richard Schwartz

• The Tender Parts: A Guide to Healing from Trauma through Internal Family Systems

  by Ilyse Kennedy

Workbooks for Self-Exploration

or as an adjunct to therapy

• The Radically Open DBT Workbook for Eating Disorders: From Overcontrol and Loneliness to Recovery and Connection

  by Karyn D. Hall

• The Intuitive EatingWorkbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food

  by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

• The Art of Body Acceptance: Strengthen Your Relationship with Yourself Through Therapeutic Creative Exercises

  by Ashlee Bennett

• The ACT Workbookfor Perfectionism: Build Your Best (Imperfect) Life Using Powerful Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Self-Compassion Skills

  by Jennifer Kemp

  Articles & Essays

• "Decolonizing Our Bodies"

  by Gloria Lucas (Nalgona Positivity Pride)

  This article discusses the impact of colonization on body image and eating disorders within Indigenous and Latinx communities.

• "Eating Disorders in Black Women: Why We Need to Talk About It"

  by Jessica Wilson, MS, RD

  This essay highlights the unique experiences of Black women with eating disorders and the importance of culturally competent care.

  Podcasts

• Recovery Warriors: Features stories of recovery, interviews with experts, and practical advice.

• The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast: Provides insights and interviews with professionals and those in recovery.

• IMPOWERED: ED & MH Recovery: Features interviews, inspirational discussions that motivate, educate, empower healing, dismantle patriarchal standards and provoke change. Learn how to navigate emotions and experiences and identify how to integrate your values into your behaviors and goals.

  Books for Family & Caregivers

• Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder

  by Daniel Le Grange

• When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder: Practical Strategies to Help Your Teen Recover from Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating

  by Lauren Muhlheim

Other Resources

• Project HEAL: An organization dedicated to providing access to eating disorder treatment for those who cannot afford it.

  They offer:

• Treatment Access Program: Connects individuals with pro bono treatment options and financial aid.

• Support Groups: Offers virtual and in-person support groups for individuals at various stages of recovery.

• Advocacy and Education: Engages in advocacy work to improve access to treatment and educates communities about eating disorders.

• Resources and Information: Provides educational materials and resources on eating disorder recovery.