Eating Concerns

The Self-Development Center provides a media library of personal growth and academic skills programs available to students, faculty, and staff at George Mason University. Media programs may be used in the Self-Develoipment Center during the hours the Center is open. Faculty and staff at GMU may check out programs overnight or over a weekend. Students may check out programs to use for classroom or group presentations. These programs are not for sale or rent to persons outside of the University. If the program is marked with an asterisk (*), ask the receptionist for the handout or written materials that accompany it.
Searching for Hope -- A Video About Eating Disorders (22 min.)
This tape follows the true-life story of one young woman's search for understanding about her bulimia, as well as, the eating disorders affecting her peers. (video) 		Body Trust (60 min.*)
This video is appropriate for all women who want to get off the diet roller coaster. It encourages large women to start feeding, moving and loving their bodies regardless of society's ideal. Start your way toward fitness, health, and happiness. (video)

Eating Disorders (2 hr.)
These two tapes on eating disorders by John Bradshaw, discuss the ways in which one's family system contributes to the development of eating problems. Learn about the emotional struggles behind eating disorders and the initial steps of the healing process. (audio)

Losing Your Pounds of Pain (1 hr. ea.*)
Often, overeating is the result of trying to relieve pain that is caused by abuse, stress, anxiety or depression. Many overeaters feel that if they would lose weight, the pain would go away. This four tape series shows that releasing the pain is the key to losing weight. (audio)

Mirror Mirror (15 min.*)
This tape opens up the difficult topic of how to help a friend with an eating problem. This video should be used in consultation with a counselor. (video)

 Anorexia and Bulemia (19 min.*)
This tape explains the addictive nature of eating disorders and their possible effects on the cardiovascular and central nervous system. (video)
Eat Smart (60 min.*)
A PBS special on healthy changes you can make in your eating habits, and why they are necessary to reduce the risks of cancer and disease. (video)		 Fit or Fat for the 90's with Covert Bailey (60 min.*)
Sensible yet also quite funny, this video makes complex chemical processes comprehensible. A sound approach to nutrition and exercise choices. (video)
On Eating Disorders (30 min.)
This video about anorexia and bulimia explains the symptoms and causes of these conditions. It examines the ways in which people are motivated to seek help, the importance of getting support from friends, relatives or therapy groups, and the useful role of telephone help lines as a first point of contact. (video) 		The Worried Well: Eating Disorders (15 min.*)
Two women who suffer with anorexia nervosa and bulimia tell poignant stories of how these compulsive behaviors have nearly destroyed their lives and the lives of their respective families. An expert explains the specialized approach used in treating both disorders. (video)
Understanding Bulimia(55 min.)
This video provides a revealing look at this usually secretive food obsession. It describes how a diet can become addictive, how it is used as a substitute for relationships and sexuality, methods of binging and vomiting, and recovery. (video)

In Our Own Words: Personal Accounts of Eating Disorders (50 min.)
The profiles on this video offer viewers a first-hand look at what it feels like to have anorexia nervosa or bulimia, and what it takes to recover. (video)

For more information about Counseling Center services, call 703-993-2380 or come by the Center in Student Union I, Room 364.

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