“Your book is the first book I recommend to all of the parents I work with. I also have your book on my nightstand and have read it and re-read many part, so THANK YOU!”

WO, a psychologist specializing in eating disorder treatment.


“I have spent the last couple of hours checking out your web pages...thank you! I am going to have all of my graduate students read through them and I will consider adopting your book for my eating disorders seminar.”

SD


“I was very impressed with your book, When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Parents and Other Caregivers.” Your book is important to me, not only because it tells parents what to do, bit because it offers advice to individual therapists who are at a loss about what to do with the family.
I also teach at institutions dealing with eating disorders and It would be of great use to the therapists to be able to obtain the book in Spanish.”

MP, an eating disorders professionals and educator.


“This woman came to the group literally clutching your book to her chest. This book represented a way out where she saw no other. The hope that it offers to people is invaluable.”

FR, a therapy group facilitator


“Abigail Natenshon's book is more than a companion for parents and caregivers in the process of struggling with a child's eating disorder. It is an invaluable friend to every therapist working with parents or caregivers.”

From a book review by Edye Berkun Kamensky, Ed.M., M.A. Fall 2000 Renfrew Center Foundation Perspective.


“Practical, informed, comprehensive, and highly readable. This is a book that will be equally valuable to parents, patients and clinicians.”

- Craig Johnson, director, Eating Disorders Program, Laureate Psychiatric Hospital, Tulsa, OK


“Abbie’s book provides parents with invaluable information and concrete steps to take in pursuing the best treatment options for their child. It is a much needed endorsement of the positive role families can play in treatment.”

-Daniel le Grange, director, Eating Disorders Program, The University of Chicago


“The wonderful workbook format will help families gain a deeper and more personal understanding of the illness and assist them in developing common sense interventions.”

Patricia Santucci, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, and founding member, Academy of Eating Disorders


“Teachers, doctors and therapists will find just what they need in Abbie’s comprehensive and sensitive exploration of this most puzzling disorder. This workbook gives practitioners the confidence they need to approach the subject with their clients and know what to do.
Abbie gives practical suggestions on how to begin conversations about the subject and how to continue the dialogue without focusing solely on food. I have been hoping for a book like this for years.”

Mary Ann Kirk, Ed.D, psychotherapist and specialist in the treatment of eating disorders



Testimonials from Speaking Engagements
about public presentations by Abigail Natenshon

“Ms. Natenshon is a gifted and engaging presenter in the area of Eating Disorders and its treatment. Her grasp of the material, ability to synthesize important insights and impart them in a highly "usable" manner is impressive and inspiring. Her clinical sensitivity and passion for her subject empowers her audience and you leave feeling enhanced and prepared to face the clinical challenges that await you. By combining clear thinking, concrete tools and a wealth of clinical experience, she helps you understand not only what to do when treating this population, but why.

Ava Carn-Watkins, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies



“The presentation by Abigail Natenshon was not only relevant to my work, but also to my LIFE!”
Clinician: March 2003 UAHC lecture