A Therapist's Guide to Treating Eating Disorders in a Social Media Age

This book is an essential read for therapists who treat eating disorders as well as therapists who work with adolescents. Dr. Frisbie eloquently weaves clinical experience and theory together to provide insight into how adolescents develop their personal identity through interactions facilitated by social media. The shift in how adolescents view themselves and the world profoundly impacts how identity is developed. All therapists need Dr. Frisbie's book as a guide through the new reality of identity development.--Beth Robinson, Ed.D., Professor of Psychology, Lubbock Christian University A Therapist's Guide to Treating Eating Disorders in a Social Media Age is a must-read for therapists. Shauna Frisbie takes the reader through an insightful journey about eating disorders. While the author pays attention to detail and research, the book also contains practical information. The emphasis on social media and its influence on eating disorders helps the reader navigate through the important issue of identity formation. The attributes of this book are many and stretch into both the professional and personal realm.--Loretta Bradley, PhD, Professor, Texas Tech University, Fellow, American Counseling Association, Former President of American Counseling Association A Therapist's Guide to Treating Eating Disorders in a Social Media Age is a must-read for therapists. Shauna Frisbie takes the reader through an insightful journey about eating disorders. While the author pays attention to detail and research, the book also contains practical information. The emphasis on social media and its influence on eating disorders helps the reader navigate through the important issue of identity formation. The attributes of this book are many and stretch into both the professional and personal realm.--Loretta Bradley, PhD, Professor, Texas Tech University, Fellow, American Counseling Association, Former President of American Counseling Association