The Intuitive Eating Treatment Manual

“TheIntuitive Eating Treatment Manual by Blair Burnette is an essential, scientifically informed, and transdiagnostic guide for nutritional and mental health professionals. Effectively weaving the how-tos of delivering intuitive eating therapeutically and the important body of knowledge related to weight stigma and body image, this guide will become one of your most effective tools for working with clients who seek a better relationship with food and their bodies.” –Catherine Cook-Cottone, PhD, C-IAYT, licensed psychologist; certified yoga therapist; author; and professor at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York–Catherine Cook-Cottone, PhD, C-IAYT“Burnette’s timely and engaging guide invites readers to a cornucopia of evidence-based practical wisdom appealing to the palates of practitioners, scholars, and implementation scientists alike. It innovatively centers contemporary developments in the field from a trauma-informed, culturally humble, and socially just stance. This accessible volume amplifies topics not typically tackled in comparable manuals, appreciating the nuances surrounding food insecurity and flexibly adapting content to accommodate a diverse spectrum of pragmatic realities.” –Jennifer B. Webb, PhD, RYT-200, associate professor of psychological science and health psychology at UNC Charlotte, and associate editor of the journal Body Image–Jennifer B. Webb, PhD, RYT-200“Health care professionals will discover Burnette’s The Intuitive Eating Treatment Manual to be an indispensable leadership companion to The Intuitive Eating Workbook, whether you facilitate group or individual sessions. It’s written in a friendly tone, complemented by useful worksheets and exercises. The manual offers practical suggestions for adjusting the length of intuitive eating sessions. Additionally, academics will value the included summary of research on intuitive eating studies conducted to date.” –Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, coauthor of Intuitive Eating–Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN“I am filled with gratitude for Blair Burnette’s enthusiasm and commitment to intuitive eating. Her focus on social justice aligns with intuitive eating values, and is a stepping stone toward removing structural and social barriers to eating intuitively. The Intuitive Eating Treatment Manual offers an effective guidebook for clinicians looking to help their clients embrace intuitive eating, increase their quality of life, and reduce their risk of developing an eating disorder.” –Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, nutrition therapist, coauthor and cocreator of Intuitive Eating, and author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens–Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S“I have been waiting for this book! Burnette provides a resource that will be incredibly valuable to those of us working with individuals suffering from body image or eating concerns. Intuitive eating offers an antidote to dysfunctional cultural messaging about food, but the application of intuitive eating can be very challenging, especially for people with histories of disordered eating. Implementing the activities, measures, and instructions offered in The Intuitive Eating Treatment Manual will literally prove lifesaving for many!” –Charlotte Markey, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, and author of The Body Image Book series–Charlotte Markey“In today’s day and age, finding peace with our bodies and with food is a radical act, and one that has never been more necessary than now. Blair Burnette, an esteemed body image and intuitive eating researcher, provides a clear, evidence-based plan to guide clients on their path to a more positive body image and to a balanced, joyful relationship to food and eating.” –Jessica M. Alleva, assistant professor at Maastricht University (The Netherlands), and associate editor of the journal Body Image–Jessica M. Alleva

Blair Burnette, PhD, is assistant professor in the psychology department at Michigan State University. She has published over thirty peer-reviewed articles on social and cultural factors that contribute to body image concerns, disordered eating, and eating disorders, with a particular focus on intuitive eating. Burnette serves on the editorial board of the journal, Body Image, and is an active committee member of the Academy for Eating Disorders. She is from Nashville, TN.