Spirituality and Recovery

Carolyn Costin - Spirituality and Recovery

Carolyn Costin, MFT, recovered herself from anorexia, has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders and exercise addiction for thirty years. Carolyn is founder and director of The Eating Disorder Center of California and Monte Nido and Affiliates, which now has 3 unique residential centers in natural, home-like settings. Carolyn is a sought after speaker at national conferences and is known for engaging her audiences and giving hands-on skills.

Carolyn's books, The Eating Disorder Source Book (2007), 100 Questions and Answers About Eating Disorders (2007), and Your Dieting Daughter (1997), have helped professionals and the lay public in understanding, treating and preventing eating disorders.

Keesha Broome - Spirituality and Recovery

Keesha Broome is a MFT intern specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. After recovering from anorexia and exercise addiction, she received her Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. She works as a therapist under the clinical direction of Carolyn Costin for the Monte Nido Treatment Center and its Affiliates and also sees clients in an outpatient setting. Before coming to the field of psychology, she worked as a journalist in New York City and Texas. Keesha still pursues her passion for the written word through various writing projects including co-authoring a book with Ms. Costin.

She is committed to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders through writing, speaking, clinical interventions and this blog.

Books by Carolyn Costin

100 Questions and Answers About ED
Author: Carolyn Costin
order online at www.gurze.com

In this straightforward reference guide, Costin, a prolific writer and therapist with more than 20 years of experience in treating eating disorders, provides clear, in-depth answers to 100 often-asked questions on a wide range of pertinent topics. These are organized into ten sections, including general facts, medical issues, causes, getting help, treatment considerations, guidelines for loved ones, and prevention. A valuable resource for sufferers, loved ones, and students.

Your Dieting Daughter
Author: Carolyn Costin
order online at www.gurze.com

Includes a wealth of ideas: sound nutritional guidance, "fit or fanatic" exercise, a "What Do I Do When?" chapter, and discussions of eating disorders and the family. A unique feature of this book is its description and evaluation of popular diet plans—an eye opener for anyone who has been sucked in by the multi-billion dollar diet industry.

www.CarolynCostin.com
Monte Nido Treatment Center
Eating Disorder Center of California