The aim of this resource is to empower carers with practical examples and shortcut uses of the tools and foster an atmosphere of collaboration and understanding within their families. By incorporating these methods, carers can support their loved one’s recovery journey in a way that balances compassion, encouragement, and respect for their autonomy.
Scenarios:
Denying there’s a problem
Feeling ashamed after a binge
Compensating with excessive exercise
Avoiding meals to compensate for a binge
Nighttime binges
Stealing food from family members.
Fear of weight gain after a binge.
Avoiding social events due to bingeing
Overwhelmed by guilt and shame after purging.
Hiding bingeing behaviours from family.
Relapsing after a period of progress
Struggling with emotional eating
Anxiety about eating trigger foods
Feeling disconnected from the recovery process
Avoiding discussions about the ED voice
The aim of this resource is to empower carers with practical examples and shortcut uses of the tools and foster an atmosphere of collaboration and understanding within their families. By incorporating these methods, carers can support their loved one’s recovery journey in a way that balances compassion, encouragement, and respect for their autonomy.
Scenarios:
Denying there’s a problem
Feeling ashamed after a binge
Compensating with excessive exercise
Avoiding meals to compensate for a binge
Nighttime binges
Stealing food from family members.
Fear of weight gain after a binge.
Avoiding social events due to bingeing
Overwhelmed by guilt and shame after purging.
Hiding bingeing behaviours from family.
Relapsing after a period of progress
Struggling with emotional eating
Anxiety about eating trigger foods
Feeling disconnected from the recovery process
Avoiding discussions about the ED voice