Disordered eating not only impacts the individual in treatment and recovery, but influences the overall functioning of the family. There are unique additive associations, that if understood and implemented, help sustain long term recovery and improve the health of the family. Throughout our work, evidence -based practices will be used in an effort to increase education and awareness, instill hope, and reduce patterns of avoidance and devitalization.
Parenting & Family
Clinical support includes but is not limited to the following areas of concern:
- Family-Related Factors in the Development and Maintenance of ED in Adolescent
- Appropriate Parenting Practices for Adolescents/Teens in ED Recovery
- Managing and Developing Family Distress Tolerance
- Healthy Communication
- Supporting Patients through Meals and Normalized Eating
- Maintaining Parental Connection
- Emotional Support for Parents with Children in Residential
- Helping Your Child Develop Psychological Autonomy
- Creating Patient Safety Within the Home
Partner/Marital Relationship
The age and range of patients presenting with eating disorders continues to expand. Many older patients are married or live with a partner. As a result, eating disorders influence partner/marital satisfaction, intimacy, and communication patterns.
Clinical support includes but is not limited to the following areas of concern:
- Spousal Support
- Relationship Satisfaction and Intimacy
- Relationship Conflict
- Rebuilding Trust
- Communication and well-being
- Identifying Distress Patterns