The Eating Disorder Trap is a brilliant edition to the books in the current field of eating disorders with highlighting Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. The nutrition chapters are a standout and will be a wonderful resource for years to come.
– Melainie Rogers, MS RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S
Founder and CEO of Balance Treatment Center
A must read for healthcare providers supporting clients or patients with eating disorders. Even after thirty one years of practice, I find this as my go-to resource for client interview questions, statistics for my lectures and targeted explanations about the psychological and physiological side effects of eating disorders. Robyn has made this book a very easy read and reference – not just for healthcare providers, but also for family members who would like to learn more about the triggers and complications that can come about from having an eating disorder. Robyn includes helpful language for providers so they don’t leave a client feeling shamed.
– Diana Lipson-Burge, RDN, CEDRD
This thorough, comprehensive book is a must read for coaches, teachers, or anyone working with teenagers and adults who wants to better understand the complex nature of eating disorders and how best to deal with those who struggle with this insidious disease. I’m so thrilled to have a tool to recommend to professionals on the “front lines” of taking care of our patients!
– Leslie Kaplan, M.D.
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
The reader is in for a much-needed new look at the complicated subject of eating disorders. The Eating Disorder Trap is written in an intimate yet relevant manner, Robyn shares and illuminates how eating disorders develop and progress with common sense explanations grounded in the most current research and science. Created to speak to coaches, teachers and those new to the field, even a seasoned expert will appreciate this as a review updated with practical and implementable tools and I will end up in the office and shared with many of my colleagues, parents, teachers and coaches. The Eating Disorder Trap should be the go-to for an easy-to-understand medical, psychological, and nutritional information.
– Pamela Kelle, RDN, CEDRD
Robyn Goldberg writes with a genuine sincerity, passion, and understanding about the complexity of eating disorders. She thoroughly details the different types of eating disorders and offers a discussion around the foods our body needs while busting the myths of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods. In a Westernized society ridden by such a prolific diet culture, The Eating Disorder Trap is a MUST READ! In succinct and simple language, Robyn offers the reader a very clear description and understanding of eating disorders and best practices in treatment as well. Including a chapter on compassion is impressive as this is often a missing component in eating disorder treatment – not only for the sufferer, but for their families and treatment team as well.
– Dr. Michele Lob PsyD., MFT, CEDS
DBT Center of Orange County
Virtually every person with an eating disorder has been harmed in an unintentional way by a health professional or “expert” who did not know what they were doing. Robyn Goldberg’s The Eating Disorder Trap is a clearly written, authoritative, and much needed set of make-up lessons. With research-based knowledge and a refreshing sense of curiosity she skillfully guides the reader through the basics, such as defining eating disorders and understanding why they are so serious, why the medical and psychological systems often fail patients and their families, and why treatment requires specialized psychological, dietetic, and medical knowledge. Most important, perhaps, if you have ever wondered “What would it mean in my professional and personal life to focus on health, vitality, enjoyment, and well-being instead of BMI, and the dangerous pursuit of thinness-as-self-control?”, this book contains the rational and compassionate answers.
– Michael P. Levine, Ph.D., FAED
Fellow, Academy for Eating Disorders
Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Kenyon College
Robyn Goldberg provides a savvy, to the point and informative review of eating disorders and their nutritional effects on one’s body, soul and mind. The most powerful aspect of this book is the intended audience: the often uninformed and poorly educated (in evidenced based eating disorders treatment) clinician. I am grateful to have a resource to provide to these clinicians who may not work often with eating disorder clients but when they do can provide better informed treatment and know when to refer out as needed.
– Jill Sechi, MS, RD, CEDRD-S
The Eating Disorder Trap is a wonderful how-to guide for clinicians and loved ones! It’s full of helpful content that will equip clinicians and loved ones with the tools to best support individuals in recovery. I HIGHLY recommend this book!
– Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LCSW-C
Founder of The Eating Disorder Center
I love Robyn Goldberg’s passion in her book, The Eating Disorder Trap. The reader can tell she has extensive eating disorder experience, compassion for patients, and a desire to help build a supportive environment to guide their recovery. I highly recommend this book.
– Kathy King, RDN, LD, FAND
CEO, Helm Publishing, Inc.
This long overdue book supports both professionals and loved ones with the facts about eating disorders and how to best support those affected by them.
– Anna M. Lutz, MPH, RDN, CEDRD-S
Owner, Lutz Alexander Nutrition Therapy