Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Psychology & Counseling, Mental Illness, Pathologies, Social Services & Welfare, Schools & Teaching, Psychopathology 

Skill- based Learning for Caring for Loved One with Eating Disorder equips carers with the skills and knowledge needed to support and encourages those suffering from an eating disorder, and help them to break free from the traps that prevent recovery.
Through a coordinated approach, this book offers information alongside detailed techniques and strategies, which aim to improve professionals’ and home carers’ ability to build continuity and consistency of support for their loved ones. The author uses evidence- based research and personal experience, as well as practical support skills, to advise the reader on a number of difficult areas in caring for someone with an eating disorder.



Chapters Include:
Shifting responsibility – the lived experience of an eating disorder
Caring for a loved one with an eating disorder- first steps
Working with a joint understanding of the illness- basic facts about eating disorder
Which kind of carer are you?
Stress, strain and developing resilience
Consequences- understanding medical risk
Understanding change
Communication
Interpersonal relationships
Modelling emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills
Managing undereating
How to help with bingeing and overeating
Managing difficult behaviors
Reflection, review and relation