My Child Has an Eating Disorder

Written by a certified eating disorders specialist therapist together with a certified eating disorder recovery coach, both of whom have fully recovered from their own eating disorders, this valuable book provides a unique perspective, offering practical tips and helpful resources for caregivers of a child, adolescent or adult with an eating disorder. An important message throughout the book is that full recovery is possible. – Neville H. Golden, MD, FAED, The Marron and Mary Elizabeth Kendrick Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus-Active, Stanford University School of MedicineMy Child Has an Eating Disorder is a vital resource for parents and loved ones trying to understand a whole new world of information and an unfamiliar industry while actively supporting someone who is struggling. The book is practical and addresses the classic questions parents have… plus the ones they don’t yet know to ask! Jenny and Alli will save parents precious time by sharing this compassionate, trustworthy, truly knowledgeable information in a way that’s immediately usable. – Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, founder & medical director, Gaudiani Clinic, and author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition, 2nd EditionAs a therapist who specializes in eating disorders, I wish every parent had this guide. I can’t recommend it enough. Grateful to Jenny and Alli for providing a much-needed manual for families struggling with this painful disease. – Jenn Mann, therapist, parenting expert, award-winning columnist, and author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident KidsWritten for you by two experts in the field of eating disorder treatment, this book will guide you from the moment your child is diagnosed, through every twist and turn along the way toward recovery. You’ll not only find answers to your questions but also a multitude of additional resources, personal anecdotes, and practical advice that will help ease your confusion. What a relief you’ll feel when you read this book! – Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, nutrition therapist, and co-creator and co-author of Intuitive EatingParenting a child with an eating disorder can be traumatic, because the stakes feel high and uncertainty can keep a family’s nervous system in a constant state of alarm. My Child Has an Eating Disorder provides what stressed parents need most: clear, trustworthy information and a compassionate, trauma-informed roadmap that turns panic into a plan. It offers a compass and a map through perilous waters–steady, practical support that helps parents move toward safer ground and more effective action. – Robyn Koslowitz, PhD, child psychologist, trauma specialist, author of Post-Traumatic Parenting: Break the Cycle and Become the Parent You Always Wanted to BeFor parents trying to make sense of eating disorders, this book is an essential starting point. It replaces fear and misinformation with knowledge and perspective. – Mark Steines, Emmy-winning TV hostAlli and Jenny have created a true gem for caregivers, clinicians, and anyone affected by eating disorders. Their Q&A format makes complex information clear, compassionate, and easy to navigate. For parents supporting a loved one, this book offers not just guidance but genuine comfort and hope. – Charlotte H. Markey, PhD, professor of psychology at Rutgers University, and author of The Body Image Book seriesAs someone who struggled with an eating disorder as a child and into adulthood, I wish my mother and I had access to a thoughtful and informative book like My Child Has an Eating Disorder when I was a young girl. – Rebecca Morrison, author of The Blue DressA friendly orientation guide for parents researching the treatment landscape. It’s so valuable to have clear direction from the start and this book puts that guidance right at your fingertips. – Eva Musby, author of Anorexia and Other Eating Disorders: How to Help Your Child Eat Well and Be WellThis! This is the book that has been needed for as long as eating disorders have been in existence. My Child Has an Eating Disorder is unlike any other resource to date. Alli and Jenny took mountains of research, practical lived experiences, and expert input, and they created a book that is a formidable resource yet approachable and very readable. My Child Has an Eating Disorder answers the myriad of questions that parents and loved ones have been desperately seeking answers to–I can hardly wait to share this book over and again. – Kathleen MacDonald, former policy and communications director of the Eating Disorders Coalition and founder of Hope for Healing: The College Speaking Tour on Eating & Body Image Disorders

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is an eating disorders expert and licensed therapist based in Studio City, CA. Her credentials include LMFT, LPCC, and CEDS-C. Alli is the author of MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues and a Psychology Today online column. She is a frequent speaker and has served as an expert for news sources that include The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

Jenny Mullaney is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach based in New York City. Serving both as a provider and family advocate, she has thousands of hours of specialized experience in her unique role. Jenny sought help for her own eating disorder in 2005, which led her to a place of being fully recovered.

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