The book is a classic guide that has long been an essential resource for those who have encountered an eating disorder in a loved one. It is specifically written for parents, friends, and caregivers, placing them at the center of the treatment process, providing the latest information on available treatment methods, practices, and necessary tools for recovery.
Authors provide specific advice and give examples from their many years of practice, urging readers to care for themselves as well as their relationships with loved ones during their struggle with eating disorders.
— When eating habits turn into eating disorders.
— What feelings and internal issues may lie behind anorexia, bulimia, and orthorexia.
— How family rules and relationships influence the development of eating disorders.
— Why it's so difficult to start a conversation about the problem, and how to properly structure it.
— How anxiety, loneliness, and depression are related to eating behavior disorders.
— What to do if a loved one denies having a disorder.
— How to apply new knowledge in everyday life: from family dinners to restaurant outings.
Important! The book is not a medical manual. If health problems arise, it is necessary to consult a doctor!