Self Help
Our team of in-house in-house Eating Disorders Practitioners has put together some short videos below, which we hope that you will find useful, particularly if you are waiting to access support from SYEDA. Please also look at the suggested list of ‘useful reading and resources’ which we will regularly be adding to.
Useful reading and resources
Our expert team of in-house Eating Disorders Practitioners has put together the following list of resources which we hope you will find useful to help you better understand and learn more about eating disorders. There are many resources available but these are the ones which they find particularly useful and chime with how we here at SYEDA practice.
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Useful websites with information on Mindfulness
Mindful.org - a website with lots of information, guided meditations, and links to videos from Jon-Kabat-Zinn who created Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
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Please note that these books are available in audio.
The Disease to Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome by Harriet Braiker
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience by Carolyn Costin
The F**K It Diet by Caroline Dooner
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem by Melanie Fennell
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We understand that for some people looking at positive social media sites can be useful.
At the time of writing SYEDA believes the following Instagram sites are appropriate and suitable, with positive messaging about body image and self-esteem. If you notice any notice any posts on these pages that you deem to be inappropraite or offensive please let us know immediately.
You Tube Videos
This is a really good introduction to Mindfulness.
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