Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library (Dracut)

Help your teenager beat an eating disorder, James Lock, Daniel Le Grange

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Help your teenager beat an eating disorder

bibliography

890195521

James Lock, Daniel Le Grange

"[Presents] ... evidence that parents--who have often been told to take a back seat in eating disorder treatment--can and must play a key role in recovery. Whether pursuing family-based treatment or other options, parents learn specific, doable steps for monitoring their teen's eating and exercise habits, managing mealtimes, ending weight related power struggles, and collaborating successfully with health care providers"--, Provided by publisher

Act now -- Get together -- Don't waste time on "why?" -- Know what you're dealing with : the complexity of eating disorders -- Get into your child's head : the distorted thinking behind your teenager's behavior -- Understand your options : what the research says about the best ways to treat anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder -- Taking charge of change : how to apply family-based treatment to help with eating disorders -- Playing a supporting role : other ways you can be a part of your child's recovery -- Harnessing the power of unity : how to stay on the same page in your fight against eating disorders -- Staying empowered and informed : how to work with professionals who are trying to help your child

Help your teen-ager beat an eating disorder