Helpful Resources
Below are some books on non-diet approaches and in the boxes there are links to information and sources of support for eating disorder prevention and recovery.
Some books on non-diet approaches
Intuitive Eating. A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach. Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.
This is a book from the USA first published in 1995, the latest edition was published in 2020. There is also a workbook. Details here
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If not dieting, then what? Dr Rick Kausman. Allen & Unwin.
This is an Australian book published in 1998, and again in 2004.
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Butterfly Foundation is the national charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for the families, friends and communities who support them.
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Butterfly Foundation provides innovative, evidence-based support services, treatment and resources, and deliver prevention and early intervention programs and also advocate for the needs of people experiencing eating disorders.
EDV aims to help Victorians affected by an eating disorder to the support they need.
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Your GP
Your General Practitioner can help you with concerns about eating or eating disorders.
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Eating Disorders Victoria have outlined here what is involved when speaking to your doctor, and how to prepare for a consultation, what to expect from a consultation and what to do if you are not satisfied with the outcome.
Inside Out Institute
Australia’s national eating disorder research and clinical excellence institute.
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Providing
Provides innovative, evidence-based support services, treatment and resources, delivering prevention and early intervention programs and advocating for the needs of people with an eating disorder.
One example is their 'Body Kind Workplaces' session available to workplaces looking to play a part in prevention.
Australia’s national institute for research, translation and clinical excellence in eating disorders.
Resources for health care professionals.
Aims to help Victorians affected by an eating disorder to access the support they need.
Australian & New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders
Read about or find a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician here
Your GP
Your GP can help you with concerns about eating or eating disorders.
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Eating Disorders Victoria have outlined here what is involved when speaking to your doctor, and how to prepare for and what to expect from a consultation.
Your local health care service
Your local healthcare services can put you in contact with medical, counselling, psychology or dietetics services.