Description
Book SynopsisA practical guide for parents of eating disorder sufferers.
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments 7
Foreword by Rob Parsons 8
About ABC’s Parent Helpline 10
Introduction 12
Chapter 1 Suspecting Your Child Has an Eating Disorder 14
Chapter 2 Discovering Your Child Has an Eating Disorder 32
Chapter 3 Getting Professional Help 50
Chapter 4 Managing Your Child’s Eating 64
Chapter 5 Managing Your Child’s Emotions 80
Chapter 6 Managing Your Child’s Behaviour 94
Chapter 7 Finding and Receiving Treatment 110
Chapter 8 Going Through to Recovery 124
Chapter 9 Living Free from an Eating Disorder 140
Appendix 1 Possible Health Risks 146
Appendix 2 Diagnostic Criteria for Eating Disorders 149
Notes 152
Suggested Reading 154
Useful Contacts 156
