Daily encouragement to promote healthy eating and positive self-esteem
Recovering from an eating disorder, whether it be anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or compulsive overeating, is a long and often painful journey. The difficulty lies in the many ups and downs, pitfalls and obstacles that present themselves.
Full recovery is possible, though, and many who have suffered from an eating disorder go on to live happy lives. Although what’s most often reported in the media are stories of death and sickness, it is possible to live life after an eating disorder.
Something that is really being focused on in treatment programs is spirituality. Therapists are realizing the importance of incorporating a higher being into their programs.
Kimberly Davidson does just that. A licensed minister, inspirational speaker, teacher, writer, and founder of Olive Branch Outreach, she is the author of I’m Beautiful? Why Can’t I See It?
The book is a guide to healing through God and is focused on women and young girls who “seek healing with a hungry soul.” She writes about the need for people with unhealthy eating patterns and a poor relationship with their bodies, to have unconditional love, forgiveness and acceptance.
Organized into a 13 week program to healing, I’m Beautiful? takes the reader through specific steps in which to find peace within themselves. Each chapter (or week) contains an inspirational saying, reflective questions and reading material. Some also include writing activities.
Week One: God’s Character
Week Two: Pursuing Perfection God’s Way
Week Three: Why Do I Hurt?
Week Four: Seeking the Truth
Week Five: Your Mind is the Battlefield
Week Six: The Heart of Anger
Week Seven: Peace with God
Week Eight: Adventure of Self-Discovery
Week Nine: Freedom Through Forgiveness
Week Ten: Healing for Life
Week Eleven: Nutrition for Your Temple
Week Twelve: The Road to Damascus
As well as providing those who are seeking recovery with information, the back of the book offers a Group Leaders Guide. This chapter is for those who want to help others by using the book as a guide.
I’m Beautiful? Why Can’t I See It? Can be purchased from: www.kim-davidson.com
