by Henry Becky | May 9, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, HUG Kits, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Uncategorized
When a family member is diagnosed with an eating disorder and we’re frantically trying to keep them alive and find a good fit for treatment, often the last thing on our minds is setting boundaries to keep them AND us, safe. Most families tell me that they’ve been... by Henry Becky | Apr 26, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Every day in the USA at least 23 people die from eating disorders. Full disclosure, I dislike the term “enabling” a lot. And it is the 8th topic in my HUG Kits because this is a real issue that families are facing. The line between being a supportive caregiver or... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 22, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Self Care, Tools for Caregivers
Your loved one is in a crisis and needs a parent/family caregiver who is in top form and ready to provide loving support without erasing your own dear self. It may feel greedy and selfish to do things for yourself. I get that-it seemed that way to me when I was in... 
by Henry Becky | Apr 4, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Communication, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, HUG Kits
When family members of those with eating disorders come to me in distress, one of the top topics on their minds is how to communicate with both their loved one and with the treatment team. Sadly, the treatment team has typically not met us when we were not in crisis... 
by Henry Becky | Mar 30, 2019 | Caregiving, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, HUG Kits, Self Care, Tools for Caregivers
When a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness, some of us find we run and hide and pretend it’s not happening. Some of us will be frozen with fear, some will want to learn everything possible. And I’m sure there are dozens of other responses. What I know is...