Eating disorders are a critical and escalating issue. Yet public perception of these illnesses remains mired in outdated stereotypes, still reduced to the simplistic meme of "a diet gone too far." Drawing from the author's extensive experience as a psychologist and specialist in the field, The Weight of Pain braids clinical science with the voices of real clients Dr. Giulia Suro has treated over the past decade. Through this compelling blend of groundbreaking research and the stories of individuals navigating their illnesses, this book offers both an informed perspective and an intimate look at the complexities of eating disorders.
“Weight of Pain is one of the best books on eating disorders that I have ever read.” –Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, author of Sick Enough
Giulia Suro, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and author specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research, her work helps readers understand the hidden complexities of eating disorders and how lasting recovery becomes possible.
Dr. Giulia Suro is also the author of Learning to Thrive: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workbook