The Emotional First Aid Kit, Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD
The Emotional First Aid Kit, Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD
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The Emotional First Aid Kit
A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery

Author: Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD

Narrator: Susan Ericksen

Unabridged: 6 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/13/2022


Synopsis

The second edition of this book is written for anyone who wants to change his or her life through bariatric weight loss surgery. Learn realistic and practical strategies for dealing with emotional difficulties encountered before and after your weight loss surgery that help you:

● Relieve stress without using food

● Modify unhealthy behavior

● Overcome hurdles to establishing a consistent exercise program

● Deal with negative reactions by friends, family, and spouse to your weight loss

● Prevent relapse . . . and more.

About Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD

Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD is a psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, and the 17th Circuit Court of Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicole on December 29, 2015

I wish I had followed the psychologist request to read this before surgery. It really does help make the deciding process clear and help work through if this is right. It also gives good tips on how to succeed from surgery, and figure it what you need to work on changing before surgery to make a mor......more

Goodreads review by Sue on April 09, 2008

I think this book will help keep me sane. It's got good advice on how to psychologically manage life change - and would probably be suitable for anyone changing their way of eating - surgically or otherwise.......more

Goodreads review by Colleen on September 10, 2012

Very informative for those exploring Bariactric Surgery as an option. Hits home with the straight truth.......more

Goodreads review by Manal on April 02, 2013

must read ... either bariatric candidates or treating team..very helpful & easy..I keep coming back to it every now and then..love it.......more

Goodreads review by Linda on February 10, 2018

His All The Marks This book covered all the struggles one will face with bariatric surgery. It helped me realize how much of a struggle it will always be and that I have a huge responsibility for my success. There is no sugar coating, pun intended, but the surgery does provide a leg up and a head sta......more