Alli’s books

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These books translate clinical insight into grounded, accessible guidance that supports healing, self-acceptance, and sustainable change.

My Child Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Guide for Parents by Alli Spotts-De-Lazzer.

MY CHILD HAS AN EATING DISORDER:

AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF KIDS, TEENS, AND ADULTS (Bloomsbury, in press)—Lead Author

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This book has been on Alli’s heart for years. Through her longstanding caregiver support group, Alli learned what parents need to become more confident, effective allies in treatment.

She originated the concept and led the development of the book’s structure, clinical content, and research integration. Alli invited recovery coach Jenny Mullaney to co-author the book and contribute practical guidance and firsthand perspectives drawn from her own recovery and unique live-in coaching experience.

Answering about 80 questions parents and caregivers actually ask, this book helps families move from fear, confusion, and self-blame to more grounded, effective support.

BODY IMAGE & SELF-ESTEEM

Contributor (Independence Educational Publishers, 2024)

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MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, and Body Image Issues by Alli Spotts-De-Lazzer.

MEANINGFULL:

23 LIFE-CHANGING STORIES OF CONQUERING DIETING, WEIGHT, & BODY IMAGE ISSUES (Unsolicited Press, 2021)—Author

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This book is about moving beyond dieting, shame, and self-fixing to cultivate self-acceptance, embodiment, and a fuller relationship with food, body, and self.

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Reviews

  • “If you think you even struggle just a tiny bit with your food rules...get the book. I promise you that the stories will be relatable and honest. And it will paint a future that is the kind of life you want to live someday.”

    - Sam S.

  • “With the rise of social media, it seems this book is timeless and timely. I especially appreciated the authors notes and professional insights at the end of each story guiding me thru reflection and to dig deeper.”

    - Vanessa Vicente

  • “If you or a member of your family is suffering from the fear of gaining weight, or the insecurities of hating your body, you need to read this book, I feel certain it will give you insights and clarity of the problems and pain... AND...this book will give you hope..”

     - Miller