Mortgage refinance Let me give you an example of a family dynamic that contributed to the development of an eating disorder in a particular adolescent. I worked with a family, years ago, where the dad was diagnosed with a terminal illness. As the family rallied around him, there were no extended family members to help attend to the kids needs, while their mom attended to their dad’s needs.

Juegos   Your son or daughter’s response to the statement, “You have lost enough weight now, you need to stop” is a good measuring stick for your concern. If through her behavior she in essence says, “Okay mom” and her eating behavior stabilizes, this is a good indicator you may not need outside help. If, however, her behavior does not change and she continues to restrict and lose weight, or continues to purge, or over-exercise, seek help now. Don’t wait.

home building When you express something through writing it will give your daughter a chance to hear you without being able to respond in the moment. She will have time to re-read and consider what you have said in her time. She will feel less pressure to defend or have a rebuttal to your concerns. She is forced to sit with it for a bit and let some of it sink in before she responds.

Adolescents age 15 to 18 years old and college age girls may be more complicated. Developmentally she is working on separating from you and may not be as open to you taking such an active role in what and when she eats. In these situations the therapist can take a primary role as an objective party and serve as her counselor. What is most important is that the therapist sees you as an integral and necessary part of your daughter’s recovery. Ideally, family therapy can coincide with your daughter’s individual therapy, and any other parent coaching you may be receiving.

The reality is most families are rolling along and then one day someone notices a behavior pattern that raises a red flag. Your child is going to the bathroom more often after meals; she’s wearing loose fitting clothes, is more irritable at meal times, and is retreating from family and friends. You may have noticed bits and pieces over time, but all of a sudden the pieces seem to be getting larger and a new image begins to develop in your mind. You wonder, “Am I seeing what I think I’m seeing?”.

I would also ask her to respond back to you in writing so she can experience the same process. Like you, she has to think and consider what she wants to say and this forces her rational mind out of hiding. She too can edit and say things the best way she can as opposed to emotionally throwing up on you when you confront her verbally. You can be published without charge. You can to republish this article in your website or blog. Please provide links Active.