Recovering from Eating Disorders

Recovering from Eating Disorders: A DBT and Creative Healing Workbook, Volume 1, is a trauma-informed self-help guide focused on healing the relationship between food, emotions, and self-worth. Psychologist Kim A. Guarascio utilizes over twenty years of clinical experience to address the psychological and relational roots of disordered eating. This workbook moves beyond simple symptom management to help readers understand why eating disorders persist and how to cultivate lasting change.

This resource integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, mindfulness, and creative art therapy exercises to improve body image and regulate intense emotions. Readers engage with reflective prompts and interactive tools to challenge distorted thinking and identify emotional triggers. By focusing on the categories of eating disorders and body image, this volume provides a holistic path toward resilience and self-compassion, helping individuals reclaim a life driven by purpose and connection.