I'm starting an ANAD support group in two weeks and consequently, I'm looking for recommedations that anyone might have concerning literature that the group could benefit from. It would be great to have some inspirational books (or devotional pieces) that could lead to discussions amongst support group attendees. Also, it would be nice to have some books that include relatively brief passages within them (1/2 page to two pages at most), so that the passages can be read and discussed by each group member over the course of an hour. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks!!
Sarah
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For starters, I'd recommend "Life Without Ed". The book is written in 1-2 page 'chapters' that are quick to read yet provide ample material for discussion. Best of luck with your group, and keep us informed of your progress! I'm starting a support group here at Ohio University in the fall, and would also be interested in ideas and insights.
Leisel
Thanks Leisel!!
I really appreciate your recommendation of "Life Without Ed" and I will definately let you know how the support group goes. Also, it would be great to share ideas and insights with you in the future, so that both of our support groups can benefit the people in need of support.
Take care,
Sarah
I agree. We have decided to begin our group by hosting a series of seminars focusing on women's issues. The first will be on body image, then healthy nutrition/exercise, the third on spirituality (in a broad sense), and the last on the Feminist philosophy. After we establish a core group of young women, we'll begin holding regular meetings. We're (and by we, I mean myself, a therapist, and the director of the campus women's center) still in the planning stages, but I'm very excited! My e-mail address is lw276903@ohio.edu if you'd like to contact me directly. Keep in touch!
Leisel
Check out Geneen Roth's "When You Eat at the Refrigerator, Pull Up A Chair." This book has short 2-3 page chapters, is very humorous and wise. I think it would be a great resource for this kind of meeting.
I think I have been confused with another Sarah- As I, Sara, never mentioned starting an ANAD group. HOWEVER, after receiving some confusing phone calls and e-mails, I have contacted the ANAD website as to more information about starting and leading a group. I would love to do so, and if Tapestry could host this group, it would be very, very, helpful.
Somehow Sarah and I got mixed up, but I consider this a nice little blessing as I have wanted to start something such as this in the community long before my last relapse. You can contact me at mcdormsr@brevard.edu or on my cell, which Heidi has, to discuss this further. My only request would be that the group is open to all community members. Thanks so much for this blessed mistake:) I hope to hear more from you.
Wow, what a funny coincidence! So, Sarah, have you started the ANAD group in Northern, Virginia? I would love to hear about it. Another book that would be great for the support group would be Anita Johnston's "Eating by the Light of the Moon" which uses storytelling and metaphor to address recovery from disordered eating. The chapters would provide a lot of "food for thougt."
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