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How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Boundaries – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Boundaries – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

The heat of summer is ON here in the Northern Hemisphere and I hope you’re each finding ways to stay cool. If you’re a regular reader (and I so appreciate you!), you’ve likely noticed my summer break from weekly newsletters. This wild world energy...
How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Validation, Listening and Acknowledging – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder via Validation, Listening and Acknowledging – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

We know that when family caregivers of those with eating disorders have support and tools, they’re better equipped to effectively provide a more conducive recovery environment. Sadly, we have broken health care systems in every country and especially in the USA...
A Gift to Eating Disorders Caregivers on World Eating Disorders Action Day – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

A Gift to Eating Disorders Caregivers on World Eating Disorders Action Day – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Living with, and loving someone who is experiencing an eating disorder can be, usually is actually, very isolating and terrifying. Unlike so many other illnesses and life challenges, many of our loved ones with the eating disorder are in it’s icy grasp and...
How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder Without Enabling – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder Without Enabling – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Every day in the USA at least 23 people die from eating disorders. The line between being a supportive caregiver or parent, and enabling a family member struggling with an eating disorder can become blurry when fears run the show. Enabling is defined as ‘Protecting...
How to Support a Loved One With an Eating Disorder through Treatment – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved One With an Eating Disorder through Treatment – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

Family caregivers of those with eating disorders have often told me that it broke their hearts to take a child or other loved one to a Residential Treatment Center (RES or RTC). Often this can feel like a “last ditch effort” to families new to this. Learning the...
How to Support a Loved one with an Eating Disorder via Communication – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

How to Support a Loved one with an Eating Disorder via Communication – by, Becky Henry, CPCC

When family members of those with eating disorders come to me in distress, one of the top topics on their minds, after beginning to tackle fears, is how to communicate with both their loved one and with the treatment team. Sadly, treatment teams have typically not met...