Books & Audio Tapes

A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger, Hope and Healing in Psychotherapy

Stories have the power to change lives. These compelling tales of seven women and one man are a revealing look at the complexity of eating disorders, the process of psychotherapy, and the healing power of the relationship between therapist and client. Sufferers, their loved ones, and caregivers will benefit from the insights provided in this beautifully written collection. Since publication, the book is used in universities, psychotherapy training programs high schools and reading groups.

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"Dr. Rabinor has a flair for storytelling and offers a ray of hope for girls, women, and an increasing number of boys and men who are dying to be thinner than ever.”
Ron Taffel, Ph.D. Author of The Second Family: How Adolescent Power is Challenging the American Family

“Judy Rabinor gives us a soulful glimpse into the hearts and minds of individuals who struggle with eating disorders. She also shows us how the therapist, too, struggles when engaged in the process of healing these life-threatening conditions.”
Kathryn J. Zerbe, M.D. Author of The Body Betrayed

“These tales combine the lived experience of eating disorders, sound clinical explanations, and helpful information about these conditions, their origins, and their resolution. The stories show how a caring, consistent, and deep connection between therapist and patient heals the disconnection of earlier critical relationships and experiences.”
~ Margo D. Maine, Ph.D. Author of Body Wars: Making Peace with Women’s Bodies

“The stories of hunger and isolation, of despair and self-rejection so vividly recorded in these pages carry a powerful, compelling message of hope. A Starving Madness should be read by all professionals who work with clients with eating disorders and by all people who have ever struggled with the complexities of trauma, and the essential human task of caring for oneself and others.”
Judith Jordan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

“In this fascinating book, Dr. Rabinor sensitively portrays the complexity of the therapeutic relationship and demonstrates the role of empathy, creativity, and interpersonal psychotherapy methods in the effective treatment of eating disorders.”
Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D. Distinguished Scholar, Partnership for Woman’s Health, Columbia University, New York

“An intimate peek at what really happens in the therapy room... Rabinor reaches beyond the everyday struggles and turmoil of her patients and delves deep into their souls.”
Marion Bilich, Ph.D. Author of Shared Grace: Therapists and Clergy Working Together

“In these poetic stories, Dr. Rabinor paints for us a lyrical and moving picture of the therapeutic relationship. Her writing is haunting, challenging, and ultimately uplifting. For anyone intrigued by the process of change, this book will add to one's inspiration and wonder.”
Judith Brisman, Ph.D. Author of Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends

“Poignant, quietly powerful, and impressively helpful... Full of wisdom for those who treat and those who suffer from eating disorders.”
William N. Davis, Ph.D. Director, The Renfrew Center of New York

Audio Tapes

'Learning to Love the Body You Have'
This tape contains a step by step program guiding you to self-acceptance and liberation from obsessing about your body. Guided imagery exercises facilitate your personal journey of discovery and healing. You will learn to understand yourself and heal your relationship with your body.
(1 tape, $15)

Mothers, Daughters and Body Image Disorders: Healing and Transforming the Connection
This tape contains excerpts from workshops and lectures on their relationship between the mother-daughter relationship and a daughter's relationship to food and her body. Guided imagery offers you the opportunity to understand and heal your relationship with food, your body and your mother.
(1 tape, $15)

Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders
This tape contains the highlights of an all-day (6 hour) professional conference conducted at Adelphi University. It includes lecture material, case presentations and imagery meditations. Highlights include:

Guiding Principles and Assumptions of Psychotherapy with Eating Disordered Patients
Diagnostic Criteria and Dynamics
The Initial Interview; Assessment, Evaluation and Comprehensive Treatment Planning
The Symptom Focused Approach
Collaboration with Nutritionist, Medical Doctor and Psycho pharmacologist
Transforming Body Image
Sexual Abuse and Eating Disorders
The Psychodynamic Feminist Treatment Approach; Group and Family Therapy
Transference and Countertransference.

(4 tape set, $45)

To order, make your check payable to Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D. and mail your check to:

Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD.
36 Biarritz Street
Lido Beach NY, 11561.

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