When Your Child Has an Eating Disorder A Step-by-Step Workbook for Parents and Other Caregivers

by Natenshon, Abigail H.

• ISBN13: 9780787945787
• ISBN10: 0787945781
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-30
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

When Your Child has an Eating Disorder is the first hands-on workbook to help parents successfully intervene when they suspect their child has an eating disorder. This step-by-step guide is filled with self-tests, questions and answers, journaling and role playing exercises, and practical resources that give parents the insight they need to understand eating disorders and their treatment, recognize symptoms in their child, and work with their child toward recovery. This excellent and effective resource is one therapists can feel confident about recommending to patients.

Author Biography

ABIGAIL H. NATENSHON For 25 years, psychotherapist Abigail Natenshon has specialized in eating disorder treatment with individuals, families, and groups. As cofounder of Eating Disorder Specialists of Illinois, A Clinic Without Walls, she provides consultation for parents, schools, social service organizations, and mental health professionals.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
How to Use This Book	xv
Part One The Truth About Eating Disorders	1	(56)
Learning All You Can	3	(34)
Recognizing Signs of Disease	37	(20)
Part Two Taking Action	57	(112)
Beginning the Dialogue with Your Child	59	(33)
Understanding Treatment Options	92	(41)
Reaching Out for Professional Help	133	(36)
Part Three Recovery	169	(74)
Understanding the Recovery Process	171	(36)
Recognizing and Overcoming Recovery Setbacks	207	(36)
Appendix A Answers to Exercises	243	(7)
Appendix B Taking an Eating Disorder to College	250	(5)
Appendix C Resources	255	(10)
Notes	265	(6)
About the Author	271	(2)
Index	273