Co-dependency in Eating Disorders Caregiving
April 20, 2013 by Becky Henry
Filed under Eating Disorders, Featured, Parents
There is often a fine line between being a supportive parent or caregiver of a person with an eating disorder, and experiencing co-dependency in eating disorders caregiving. Melody Beattie’s definitions of co-dependency are by far my favorite. She has a few versions listed on, Challenges Recovery Communications Network, that help to clarify what she means […]
Family Based Therapy for Adolescents with Anorexia
March 15, 2012 by Robyn Hussa Farrell
Filed under Anorexia, Parents
Jack and Susannah Pierce (names changed) are caring, supportive parents. They have been on a rollercoaster since their daughter Wendi, now 15, was diagnosed with anorexia almost a year ago. “It was a vicious cycle,” says Jack. “She was hospitalized twice due to very low weight. As soon as she was discharged from the […]