Library Resources on Body Image, Gippsland Women's Health Service

Library Resources on Body Image

AUDIO **********

THE HEALTH REPORT: The Australian body
BOD ABC
ABC
Tape from ABC RADIO on the Australian Body.
1994

BOOK **********

EATING DISORDERS - THE FACTS
BOD ABR
ABRAHAM,Suzanne;
LLEWELLYN-JONES, Derek
For patients, family and friends, and health professionals. Includes new chapters on pregnancy and eating disorders
201 p
2001

RECLAIM YOUR BODY, RECLAIM YOUR LIFE:How to lose weight without dieting
BOD ATR
ATRENS, Dale Dr
Dr Atrens explains his radical theories for health, weight and wellbeing. He shows that only by rejecting current notions of diet, exercise and health can we achieve our goals.
234 p
2001

WHEN EATING IS EVERYTHING: how to overcome your eating problems and change your life
BOD BAL
BALL, Jillian;Butow, Phyllis;Lace, Fiona
Case studies of how eating problems are influenced by relationships and how you feel about yourself. Deals with mild eating problems as well as anorexia nervosa, bulimia and compulsive eating. It shows you how you can change your life.
234 p
1999

WHO'S WEIGHTING? :A needs analysis of services for people experiencing eating disorders in the Gippsland Region
BOD BAT
BATCH, Nicole
A needs analysis of services for people experiencing eating disorders in the Gippsland Region
30 p
1998

BODY IMAGE RESEARCH FORUM: promoting body satisfaction and health
BOD BIH
Body Image & Better Health Program Inc
Report on proceedings held on September 19, 1997. Proceedings include the research papers and presentations of the 1997 Body Image Research Forum.
71 p
1997

BODY IMAGE RESEARCH FORUM: Proceedings - 1998
BOD BOD
Body Image and Health Inc
Proceedings held on : Wednesday August 19th 1998. Promoting body satisfaction and health
45 p
1998

BODY IMAGE RESEARCH FORUM: Proceedings - 2000
BOD BOD
Body Image and Health Inc
A focus on children
40 p
July 2000

BULIMIA ANOREXIA The binge/purge cycle and self-starvation
BOD BOS
BOSKIND-WHITE, Marlene
Describes patients who have developed a binge/purge cycle and the reason why people develop the problem. Recovery procedures are discussed including building positive attitudes and coping skills
2000

THE FORBIDDEN BODY
BOD BOV
BOVEY, Shelley
Why being fat is not a sin. Being fat is not a sin, but, Shelley Bovey argues, the majority of overweight women are made to feel otherwise. Those who don't fit into society's strict limits on size are not just the butt of seaside postcards: they are considered stupid, incompetent and even deviant. This book has already struck chords for thousands of women for whom weight is a worrying issue.
364 p
1991

WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE? The great weight debate and how to diet successfully
BOD BOV
BOVEY, Shelley
Accepting that 95% of diets do not work and 80% of our body shape and weight is due to our genes, this book is for large women and how to come to terms with one's weight, and recognise the best way to cope with it
2002

EATING DISORDERS HOW TO HAVE REAL CONTROL : dealing with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating
BOD BRI
BRIGHAM, Steve
Concise book on eating disorders, how they are caused, recovery and how family and friends can help. Useful sections on communication, positive thinking, stress and dealing with criticism
2003

THE OBESITY MYTH Why our obsession with weight is hazardous to our health
BOD CAM
CAMPOS, Paul
Author covers not only how being a larger person is healthier than being underweihjt, he also looks at the weight losss industry
2004

BEAUTY SECRETS : WOMEN AND THE POLITICS OF APPEARANCE
BOD CHA
CHAPKIS, Wendy
Through a series of candid interviews, the author examines the tyranny of "proper" feminine appearance.
214 p
1988

REAL GORGEOUS
BOD COO
COOKE, Kaz
The truth about body and beauty. The book we've all been waiting for. Are you terrified of Tim Tams? What the hell is liposome anyway? Do you have hips? Real Gorgeous has the facts about fashion fibs and diet porkies-and the truth about push ups, push up bras and the great cellulite scam. Real Gorgeous is full of cartoons and no nonsense information about cosmetics, health and self esteem. Real Gorgeous is for women aged 11 to 111. It will make you laugh and help you make friends with your body.
260 p
1994

ANOREXIA NERVOSA AND BULIMIA How to help
BOD DUK
DUKER, Marilyn; SLADE, Roger
For the practitioner as well as for the family, the book covers when to recognise there is a problem, the stages of eating disorders, how to care for a sufferer and the transition stages
2003

UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS
BOD EAT
Eating Disorders Association Queensland Inc
Comprehensive booklet on eating disorders, causes, assistance, treatment and therapy
2003

INFORMATION ON EATING DISORDERS for families partners and friends
BOD EDF
EATING DISORDERS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA Inc.
A brief introduction aimed at providing information about some of the most commonly arising issues in this area such as recovery, survival tips for families, understanding behaviours associated with eating disorders
72 p
2000

OVERCOMING BINGE EATING
BOD FAI
FAIRBURN, Christopher G
How to overcome binge eating, why it starts, concerns with body image, treatment and how to gain control. Book is aimed at eaters and family and friends
1995

INQUIRY INTO ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BODY IMAGE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE AND ASSOCIATED EFFECTS ON THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING
BOD FAM
Family & Community Dev Comm
Parliamentary investigation into body image and the effect of the media and other factors affecting development of body image. Looks at media influence, psychological influences, treatment services as well as health promotion.
2005

BODYLOVE Learning to like our looks and ourselves
BOD FRE
FREEDMAN, Rita
Learning to like our looks and ourselves. A practical guide for women. Combining vivid case histories, practical techniques, and simple exercises, this inspiring book shows women how they can learn to like their looks and themselves. From body loathing to body love, this practical guide reveals how you can: overcome fear, guilt, and chronic self-consciousness, become less critical of your appearance and less preoccupied with mirrors, scales, and dress size, free yourself of family expectations about how you should look. Body love affirms a woman's basic right to like her looks and shows how she can achieve that goal. Bodylove will help you feel good about yourself-inside and out.
256 p
2002

OVERCOMING ANOREXIA NERVOSA A self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
BOD FRE
FREEMAN, Christopher
Using CBT to combat negative thoughts, this self- help book aims to help people understand their condition. Encourages monitoring of eating, looking at your body, being assertive, managing relationships and guidelines on coping.
2002

HANDBOOK OF TREATMENT FOR EATING DISORDERS Kept in Nurse's Office
BOD GAR
GARNER, David M; GARFINKEL, Paul E (eds)
Series of articles reflecting the research undertaken on understanding the disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, therapy taking into account the family the patient and feminist-psychodynamics, hospital and drug treatment, and a series of special topics such as sexual abuse and group therapy
1997

ENTERING ADULTHOOD : LOOKING AT BODY IMAGE AND EATING DISORDERS
BOD GIA
GIARRATANO, Susan
A curriculum for senior secondary school students looking at self esteem, social pressures, eating disorders, help for eating disorders, weight control, sensible eating, teaching and evaluative strategies.
118 p
1991

WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH MARY JANE?
BOD HAR
HARMER, Wendy
Play of the story which was later made into a book by Sancia Robinson (see BOD ROB) of her fight against anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Also has notes and study guide at the end of the book
1996

EATING DISORDERS A Handbook for Teens Families and Teachers
BOD HEL
HELLER, Tania
How eating disorders affect teenagers, what can be done, the warning signs, the treatment and the recovery
2003

INFORMATION ON EATING DISORDERS FOR HEALTH PRACTIONERS
BOD HOW
HOWELL, Peter
Information on eating disorders for health practitioners
40 p
1999

FIGHTING WITH FOOD Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa.
BOD HUO
HUON, G F; BROWN, L B
Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa. Individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa eat enormous amounts of food, and then vomit or take laxatives to lose or maintain their weight. As well as the adverse physiological effects of that behaviour, bulimics suffer psychologically, experiencing depression, loneliness, and low self-esteem. This book describes self-help methods of treatment for it.
123 p
1988

MAKING PEACE WITH FOOD : Freeing yourself from the diet/weight obsession
BOD KAN
KANO, Susan
Overcome yo-yo dieting, binge eating, food anxiety, body anxiety and self defeating guilt. If you struggle with your weight...if you struggle with your eating...if you feel guilty when you eat and deprived when you don't...if you hate yourself when you gain weight...if you have repeatedly lost and gained weight...if any of this is true, you will love Making Peace with Food. The philosophy of this unique book is that you deserve and can achive freedom from the diet/weight obsession.
256 p
1989

IF NOT DIETING, THEN WHAT?
BOD KAU
KAUSMAN, Rick Dr
A straight forward, no-nonsense guide to weight management which addresses the substantial evidence that weight -loss treatments may worsen rather than improve long-term physical and psychological health. This publication shows you how to look at food in a more positive way and move away from the "no pain, no gain" ethos, as well as explaining how to fine-tune fat content without sacrificing food enjoyment.
224 p
1998

CALM EATING
BOD KAU
KAUSMAN, Rick Dr
Focuses on your attitude (not your weight or body shape) to help you learn how to have a healthy and happy relationship with food
97 p
2001

IF NOT EATING EATING AWARENESS DIARY
BOD KAU
NOT FOR LOAN
KAUSMAN, Rick
Handbook for maintaining healthy body weight and sustaining eating behaviour changes
2003

ANATOMY OF ANOREXIA
BOD LEV
LEVENKROM, Steven
For families and friends of young women afflicted with anorexia
2001

TREATMENT MANUAL FOR ANOREXIA NERVOSA - a family-based approach
BOD LOC
LOCK, James; le Grange, Daniel; Agras, W. Stewart; Dare; Christopher
The Maudsley Hospital approach for practitioners to treating anorexia nervosa as a family- based treatment
2001

DIET NO MORE! The totally diet-free way to achieve permanent weight change
BOD MCF
McFADDEN, Judith
System and ways to look at eating habits and attitudes to help weight change
219 p
2001

BODY IMAGE: "Drop a dress size by the weekend ... yeah, sure."
BOD MUR
MURPHY, Michael
A qualitative study of young women and the social and cultural influences on body image. A series of focus group discussions were conducted with women in their teens and twenties to explore their experiences of body image and the factors that influenced their body image.
65 p
1997

GOOD GIRLS DO SWALLOW
BOD OAK
OAKES-ASH, Rachael
The blackly comic true story of how one woman stopped hating her body. After going through anorexia, bulimia, bulimarexia, gym mania, strict dieting and binge eating, Rachel finally figured out how to stop torturing herself and hating her body.
184 p
2000

EVERYBODY'S DIFFERENT A positive approach to teaching about health, puberty, body image, nutrition, seLf-esteem and obesity prevention
BOD ODE
NOT FOR LOAN
O'DEA, Jenny
Very comprehenisive book with notes and worksheets that approaches body image for young people through self esteem. The author includes nutrition, puberty, school policies and media issues for both boys and girls in order to promote healthy outcomes.
2007

TRUE BEAUTY
BOD PAI
PAISNER, Daniel;Emme
How to realise your beauty whatever your size. We are all built differently, and yet every woman has at one time or another tried to fit herself into some perverse notion of what she should look like. From personal experience, Emme shares that the road to self-esteem can be a long one, full of detours and dead ends. For women wrestling with issues of body image and self-esteem, written with conviction and inspiration by the plus size model.
222 p
1997

ANOREXIA NERVOSA - A guide for sufferers and their families Second edition
BOD PAL
PALMER R L
Anorexia nervosa, known also as the slimmer's disease, is a condition that predominantly affects young women. Although its causes are unclear, the tendency towards obsessive dieting may often have its roots in emotional traumas or family problems, rather than just the desire to be slim. Parents, sisters and brothers may be drawn into a confusing situation of not fully understanding what is happening and not knowing how best to help the sufferer. This up to date edition reviews current thinking on the subject and provides accessible sympathetic guidance for anorexics, their families, helpers and professionals.
139 p
1989

HELPING PEOPLE WITH EATING DISORDERS A clinical guide to assessment and treatment
BOD PAL
PALMER, Bob
Book for professionals as well as family on the causes and treatments available for anorexia and bulimia such as family therapy, hospitalisation and day patient programs.Emphasis on what helps recovery and the possible complications.
2000

BODYSPEAK Women's Stories and Creations
BOD REA
THE REAL WOMEN PROJECT
Stories from women -a few of them notable- talking about their experiences with their bodies. A few of the women have had breast cancer which has affected their body experience.
2002

101 WAYS TO HELP YOUR DAUGHTER LOVE HER BODY
BOD RIC
RICHARDSON, Brenda; REHR, Elaine
Practical ideas for parents tailored to suit girls from birth through the teenage years- initiatives to help parents to take active roles in helping daughters develop confidence, treat their bodies with love and respect, and make peace with unique builds.
225 p
2001

THE ANOREXIA DIARIES A mother and daughter triumph over teenage eating disorders
BOD RIO
RIO, Linda M; RIO Tara M
Mother and daughter have both written diaries over a period when a daughter is diagnosed with anorexia.
2003

MARY JANE Living through anorexia and bulimia nervosa
BOD ROB
ROBINSON, Sancia
Mary Jane is the inspiring story of Sancia Robinson who has battled with anorexia and bulimia for over 15 years. In the world of waif-like catwalk models and a late twentieth century obsession with being skinny, this book is a timely guide to helping women of all ages deal with a negative body image. Packed with information, how to get help and make sense of the media madness, Mary Jane is a vital read for all women, their friends and families.
See also play by Wendy Harmer BOD HAR
206 p
1996

MARY JANE
BOD ROB
ROBINSON, Sancia
Mary Jane is the inspiring story of Sancia Robinson who has battled with anorexia and bulimia for over 15 years.In the world of waif-like catwalk models and a late twentieth century obsession with being skinny, this book is a timely guide to helping women of all ages deal with a negative body image. Packed with information, how to get help and make sense of the media madness, Mary Jane is a vital read for all women, their friends and families.
206 p
1996

WHY WEIGHT? A GUIDE TO ENDING COMPULSIVE EATING
BOD ROT
ROTH, Geneen
Workbook, exercises and text on controlling compulsive eating
1989

DYING TO BE THIN : Understanding and defeating anorexia nervosa and bulimia - a practical, lifesaving guide
BOD SAC
SACKER, Ira M; Zimmer, Marc A.
Using contributors experience and analysis of anorexia and bulimia, causes and treatments of anorexia and bulimia, how to recognise appetite disorders and where to go for help.
266 p
2001

GETTING BETTER BIT(E) BY BIT(E)
BOD SCH
SCMIDT, Ulrike; TREASURE, Janet
A survival kit for sufferers of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders. Many women's lives are blighted by the widespread physical and psychological problems caused by eating disorders. Ignorance or misinformation about the causes, health risks and remedies abound. Access to treatment is difficult for many sufferers, and friends and families often feel impotent. This self-help book empowers sufferers to take control of their lives by providing them with information and advice needed to tackle their eating difficulties.
143 p

ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA IN THE FAMILY One parent's practical guide to recovery
BOD SMI
SMITH, Grainne
How a family copes with a family member who is anorexic. Gives a lot of background detail on the condition as well as information on how to look after the carer.
2004

HANDBOOK OF EATING DISORDERS; Theory, treatment and research
BOD SZM
SZMUKLER, George: DARE, Chris: TREASURE, Janet
This volume provides an up-to-date review of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The focus is on the powerful ideas, models, and hypotheses which dominated the field of eating disorders for over three decades. these are critically examined for their value to clinicians and researchers. Covers history, current definitions, aetiological models, consequences and maintaining factors, range of treatment options, prospects for the future in prevention and research.
421 p
1995

THE BODY SNATCHERS: How the media shapes women
BOD TEB
TEBBEL, Cyndi
A disturbing and well -documented dossier on how the media is making women sick- literally - by promoting unhealthy unrealistic and unattainable images of how we should look.The writer encourages women to stop obsessing about the shape they're in and to challenge society's preoccupation with an "ideal" body that is unnatural and for a vast majority of women, unattainable.
176 p
2000

BODY IMAGE & HEALTH INC - FINAL REPORT: promoting body satisfaction and health
BOD VIC
Body Image & Health Inc
Documents the existence, development and learnings of Body Image & Health Inc for the benefit of others interested in addressing the growing problem of body dissatisfaction. Aims to work for social change so that people of all shapes and sizes can feel good about, and care for, their bodies and themselves.
64 p
2000

AN EATING DISORDERS RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS A manual to promote early intervention and prevention of eating disorders in schools
BOD VIC
VICTORIAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN EATING DISORDERS; EATING DISORDERS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA
Covers how to create a school environment to prevent eating disorders by providing accurate information to respond to immediate situations, by creating a whole school approach by building resilience and reducing risk factors and by assisting school staff with intervention and prevention strategies
2004

EATING DISORDERS RESOURCE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS A manual to promote early identification, assessment and treatment of eating disorders
BOD VIC
Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders
This is a companion to "An Eating Disorders Resource for Schools" No3563 and covers warning signs, the spectrum of eating disorders amd management and referral
[2005]

LOOKING GOOD! FEELING FINE?
BOD VIN
Christine Vincent and Tony Sowersby
Be yourself not a false image. Do you care about how you look? Do you worry about how much you eat? Do your clothes have to have the right labels? then read on....
23 p
1992

IF YOUR ADOLESCENT HAS AN EATING DISORDER An essential resource for parents
BOD WAL
WALSH, Timothy et al
Clearly written chapters for parents on warning signs, getting appropriate treatment, coping and prevention strategies. With stories from parents including the need to teach children to value themselves.
2005

CD-R **********

THE THINNING PALATE Empowerment through Eating Well
BOD CLE
CLELOW, Sherry
Emphasises how eating well promotes wellnes and moticates us to make life changes in our eating habits. Includes the ten traits of highly healthy humans, motivation to exercise and eat well and an easy guide to nutrition
2000

TOTALLY GORGEOUS
BOD COO
COOKE, Kaz
This interactive CD ROM is a totally hilarious and helpful look at body image.
six interactive games, video footage, photos and cartoons, and more from Kaz Cookes film and book Real Gorgeous

MAKING PEACE WITH FOOD
BOD EDE
EDELMAN, Sarah
Cognitive Behavioural strategies to overcome overeating, emotive eating, compulsive eating. This tape is for anyone who has a problem with food. Whether you are eating too much or finding it hard to stop eating, or eating when you're not really hungry, this tape will help you to take greater control over your eating habits. Sarah describes a number of practical strategies based on proven cognitive-behavioural techniques that are frequently used in therapy. The focus is on learning to change established patterns of thought, automatic behaviours and emotional responses to food. This is an ideal tape for anyone who needs motivation and support in the process of releasing undesirable eating patterns.
1997

AFFIRMATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS
BOD GUI
GUILFORD, Terry
CD explains the principles of making positive changes. Cd is aimed at people who have excess weight due to life style issues. It provides relaxation program and affirmations for achieving weight loss and level of fitness
2003

DVD **********

WHY ME? WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Essential Information
BOD MEL
MELBOURNE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT & EATING BEHAVIOUR CLINIC
Video featuring Rick Kausman and Paul Nisselle talking about the ineffectivneness of diets and how weight management involves lifestyle changes, setting eating management goals and habits, and enjoying food
2003?
40 mins

VIDEO **********

THE TRUTH ABOUT FAT
BOD ABC
Australian Broadcasting Commission
Taken from the Health Dimension series on the ABC. Documentary on weight issues and diets. Featuring professionals such as Dr Rick Kausman.
2002
30 mins

ANOREXIA & BULIMIA FOUNDATION
BOD ABN
Anorexia & Bulimia Foundation
This 21 min video explains and describes both conditions, signs & symptoms of, alternative treatments, value of support groups, how it is living with a sufferer, stereotyping and offers information about the Foundation.
21 Mins 5 Sec

UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS A program designed to help family and friends
BOD AHO
Allied Health Outreach Support Service
Video aimed to help family & friends recognise an eating disorder and how to deal with it
2001
50 mins

RECOVERY STORIES
BOD ANO
The personal experiences of two people who have recovered from anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
1993
30 minutes

HIGH HEELS
BOD BRO
In the 1980's high heels were back in fashion and women were back in high heels. Why is is feminine to walk in high heels? What does it do to your spine? Does a woman who is helpless need help? What is the appeal of restrictive fashion? And in what way do high heels restrict us? Why do women wear high heels?
1985
24 Mins

LOOKING IN THE FRIDGE FOR FEELINGS
BOD CAL
A film about women and addiction. The loneliness of dieting is often seen as the only way to lose weight. Looking in The Fridge For Feelings examines another answer, an anti-diet response involving a compulsive eating therapy group.
1980
31 mins

GORGEOUS
BOD COO
COOKE, Kaz
An animated film , Gorgeous, asks women and girls what makes them feel insecure, and what thoughts tempt them towards eating disorders and other strange beauty rituals. Hermoine, the cartoon character, proves that modern girls can stop feeling inadequate and regain their self-esteem.
1994
10 Mins

GETTING THERE...recovery from eating disorders
BOD EAT
Eating Disorders of Victoria Inc
Eight people's personal accounts of their eating disorder, the realisation of their problems, how they have overcome them with their feelings of obsessiveness, depression and low self esteem, and their recovery
2002
37 mins

"SIZE 10"
BOD GIB
A film about women and their perceptions of their bodies. Nearly every woman has part of her body that she rejects or doesn't like. Yet a woman's acceptance of her body is crucial to her identity. This film takes the view that a woman's body cannot be seen as separate from her personality and how she acts in the world.
1978
18 mins

ANNA WHO?
BOD KAR
Five young people speak frankly about their experience of Anorexia and Bulimia and the frustrating road to recovery. A film which dispels the myth that Anorexia Nervosa is a slimmer's disease affecting only figure conscious women.
1984
17 mins

WHY ME? WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Essential Information
BOD MEL
MELBOURNE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT & EATING BEHAVIOUR CLINIC
Video featuring Rick Kausman and Paul Nisselle talking about the ineffectivneness of diets and how weight management involves lifestyle changes, setting eating management goals and habits, and enjoying food
2003?
40 mins

LARGE WOMEN
BOD SBS
A documentary on Body Image\Art
14/11/94
1 Hour

A LOSING BATTLE
BOD SOU
Adolescent Body Image. Adolescent eating.
13 mins