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SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS

The below links serve to support caregivers who are waiting for eating disorder treatment for their youth. Clicking the text below the steps will open a new window.
Step 1: EDUCATE yourself on eating disorders
Understanding Eating Disorders in Adolescence
Dr. Peebles on Weight Restoration Goals
The Body's Response to Adequate Fuel in Anorexia
Understanding Hypermetabolism in Anorexia Recovery
Step 2: FAMILIARIZE yourself with recommended treatment
Parents and Caregivers' Guide: Eating Disorder Treatment
Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
Adolescent Focused Therapy for Anorexia (when FBT has been attempted)
Why Caregiver Involvement is Vital
Step 3: STRATEGIZE ways to tackle the eating disorder
Food is Medicine from FEAST
Stuck and Not Eating - Parents' Meal Support Tips
Help Your Child Eat With Trust, Not logic: The Bungee Jump
Parents and Caregiver's Guide: When Your Child Refuses to Eat
Walking on Eggshells Around and ED
Permission to Parent When Your Child Has an ED
Emotion Focused Support for EDs
Step 4: CONNECT with other caregivers in an online forum or virtual platform
Around the Dinner Table Forum
ED Virtual Support Group for Parents - SW Ontario (opens email address)
Step 5: BEGIN treatment with an organization or private practitioner
Grand River Hospital (Physician referral only - region of Kitchener-Waterloo)
CMHA Waterloo-Wellington (Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener/Waterloo, and surrounding areas)
Private Practices with eating disorder specialization
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