This groundbreaking volume presents a new conceptual approach to treating adults with eating disorders and their children. By utilizing Parent-Based Prevention, a state-of-the-art intervention program from Stanford University for families who risk raising children in the context of parental eating disorders, Parents with Eating Disorders offers a practical, evidence-based manual to working with affected families with the goal of preventing disordered eating from being passed to future generations. Additional resources include intervention planning and self-assessment forms intended for clinicians to use as they implement the program.

An introduction to eating disorders, with practical advice on recognising, understanding and dealing with the problem.

"This is the second edition of an authoritative guide to help parents determine whether their adolescent has an eating disorder and how to get treatment. This edition expands the first edition's coverage of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa and provides comprehensive information on eating disorders newly described in DSM-5 including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Binge-Eating Disorder. The authors, internationally recognized authorities, review recent research on the causes of eating disorders and new methods to prevent and treat them. The book is written in easy-to-understand language and includes practical wisdom from parents who have been in the trenches raising teens with eating disorders"--

Parenting a Child with Eating Disorder Comprehensive Guide to Parenting a Child with Eating Disorder and Building Resilience *************************************Includes Over 50 Stories of Hope and Recovery************************************ Parenting a child with an eating disorder is a difficult and emotionally challenging experience. As a parent, you want to provide the best care and support for your child, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the complex world of eating disorder treatment and recovery. Parenting a Child with Eating Disorder is a comprehensive guide that offers practical advice, insights, and strategies to help parents effectively support their child as they work towards healing from their eating disorder. This book is divided into six main parts, each focusing on a different aspect of supporting a child through eating disorder recovery. Beginning with an overview of different types of eating disorders, their causes, symptoms, and potential consequences, the book provides a deeper understanding of these disorders, helping parents recognize the signs and symptoms in their child and advocate for appropriate treatment and care. The book then delves into guidance on finding and accessing appropriate treatment options for a child, as well as tips on how to effectively collaborate with healthcare professionals and navigate the often complex world of insurance coverage and medical care. With this knowledge at hand, parents are empowered to provide their child with the best possible care. Next, the book offers practical strategies for creating a recovery-focused home environment, managing mealtime challenges, and fostering open communication with a child about their eating disorder. It also addresses the importance of addressing any co-occurring mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, alongside a child's eating disorder treatment. Building resilience and coping skills is a critical aspect of eating disorder recovery. This book delves into strategies for helping a child develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and maintain a positive outlook on their recovery journey. Finally, the book focuses on how to identify early warning signs of relapse, develop a relapse prevention plan, support a child through setbacks, learn from challenges, and celebrate achievements in recovery. Throughout the book, readers will find personal stories and insights from parents who have successfully navigated the challenges of parenting a child with an eating disorder. By sharing their experiences and lessons learned, they offer valuable perspectives and encouragement for others facing similar situations. Parenting a Child with Eating Disorder is not just a book, it's a roadmap to help parents support their child through the challenges of eating disorder recovery. It offers insights that can help parents more effectively communicate with their child, understand the complexity of eating disorders, and promote a positive environment that fosters healing and growth. This book is a must-read for any parent or caregiver who wants to provide the best possible care and support for their child as they work towards healing from an eating disorder. With practical strategies, expert advice, and personal stories, this book will help parents navigate the path to recovery with confidence and compassion.

At least 1.1 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder, with people aged 14-25 most at risk. Books about eating disorders are often quite academic and aimed at the sufferer themselves. Very little is available for parents of sufferers. Jane Smith, director of Anorexia Bulimia Care charity has written this book, in collaboration with Care for the Family to provide practical advice for parents of eating disorder sufferers. Jane draws on her own experience of helping her young daughter through an eating disorder as well as case studies of the many families ABC has helped over the years . Includes answers to the most frequently asked questions ABC receives from parents. Supported by Care for the Family and includes a foreword by Rob Parsons.

The Good Parenting Food Guide offers straightforward advice for how to encourage children to develop a healthy, unproblematic approach to eating. Explores key aspects of children’s eating behavior, including how children learn to like food, the role of food in their life and how habits are formed and can be changed Discusses common problems with children’s diets, including picky eating, under-eating, overeating, obesity, eating disorders and how to deal with a child who is critical of how they look Turns current research and data into practical tips Filled with practical solutions, take home points, drawings, and photos Mumsnet Blue Badge Award Winner

Parents are the first to know when their child starts behaving differently. Has your son stopped eating his favorite food, or does he refuse to eat out with friends? Has your daughter drastically increased her exercise regimen, or become obsessed with health foods? These are among the telltale signs that your child, like millions of others, may have an eating disorder (ED). In this essential guide, registered dietitians Casey Crosbie and Wendy Sterling introduce an all-new strategy you can use to help your child at home. The Plate-by-Plate approach is rooted in family-based treatment (FBT)—the leading psychological therapy for EDs. Unlike complicated “exchange” systems, this is simple: Crosbie and Sterling coach you through every aspect of meeting your child’s nutritional needs, using just one tool—a ten-inch plate. Paired with therapy, this intuitive, visual method is the best way to support your child on the path to recovery. Plus, the authors cover how to talk about diet and weight, what to do while traveling, what to expect from your child’s doctor, and much more.

Discusses the causes and symptoms of eating disorders, and offers parents advice about rehabilitation and prevention

Written by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Gráinne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders, as well as the typical situations family and caregivers can expect on the long road to helping the sufferer to recover. Readers will learn about the effects on family life, in particular the common feelings of isolation and helplessness, and get strategies for coping and finding more information and assistance.

When a child develops anorexia nervosa, parents often don't know where to turn for help. My Kid Is Back offers hope and encouragement for parents in fighting this eating disorder. Based on the Maudsley Approach, a successful family-based treatment, this book gives parents techniques for taking charge of the illness and helping their child move on with their lives. This is a practical guide that provides a fuller understanding of anorexia nervosa and information about where to go for help. It also features the stories of ten families who describe how they coped and the journeys they have made in beating the illness.